Solomonic Pillars (Modified Talk)

Pillars play an important role in the Bible (Galatians 2:9; 1 Timothy 3:15; Revelation 3:12; 10:1). Literal pillars give support to buildings, so they must be sturdy and firm. Undoubtedly two of the most famous pillars are the ones made under the supervision of King Solomon. Read 1 Kings 7:15-16.

The two pillars that stood at the entrance of Solomon's temple, on the porch, were colossal and made of copper. They were 26 feet (8 meters) tall and topped with capitals some 7.3 feet (2.2 meters) high. The 12/1/2013 Watchtower reports that the pillars were hollow, with three-inch thick (7.5 centimeters) walls, and they were 5.6 feet (1.7 meters) in diameter. (1 Kings 7:15, 16; 2 Chronicles 4:17). We can only imagine how much copper the workmen used to construct these pillars.

The pillars were not just made to prop up a building, but they also gave spiritual support to Jehovah's temple. We learn their names and a little about their significance in 1 Kings 7:21 (Read)

The pillars for the porch of the temple were set up in this way: Solomon named the right-hand pillar Jachin and named the left-hand pillar Boaz. Jachin means "May he [Jehovah] firmly establish"; Boaz means "In strength." The significance of the names is that Jehovah would firmly establish Solomon's temple as long as the Israelites relied on him. These pillars would serve as reminders of Jehovah's abiding loyalty and faithfulness to Israel.

We probably overcame many obstacles to become Witnesses of Jehovah, but we must continue relying on him to "stand firm in the faith" (1 Corinthians 16:13). It's often been said that the race for eternal life is not a sprint, but a marathon. It takes endurance and trust in Jehovah to finish the race.

Question: "How am I demonstrating my reliance on Jehovah?"