Preparing for God's Temple

In the book of 1 Kings, chapters 5 and 6, Solomon is preparing to build a temple to worship God.
He first contacted Hiram, a king in Tyre, who had loved David.  We learn that David could not build such a temple--or house--to honor and worship God due to the amount of enemies that had surrounded David's kingdom.  The constant wars consumed his time and energy.
But now that David's enemies had been vanquished, it was a time for peace.  And a time to build.  The foundation took four years to build, and several more to finish building it before moving on to his own house.
These chapters showcase the commitment one needs in order to devote one's life for God.  And with God's helping hand, He will keep your enemies at bay while He helps to build your life.