May 28 | Recognizing God in What You’ve Built

Today’s reading from 2 Chronicles 4–6 and John 10:24–42 invites us to notice how easily people can stand near God's work and still miss God's presence. Both passages remind us that spiritual formation includes learning to recognize God’s hand over time, not only in dramatic moments, but also in what has been built, sustained, and fulfilled.In 2 Chronicles, Solomon dedicates the Temple and refuses to make the moment only about human achievement. The Temple is beautiful, costly, and significant, but Solomon anchors the entire moment in God’s faithfulness, covenant promise, and presence among His people.In John 10, Jesus is questioned by people who want clarity but are unwilling to recognize what His works already reveal. His words and actions point to the Father, yet their assumptions keep them from seeing what is right in front of them.Together, these passages invite us to reflect on where we may need to slow down and recognize God’s presence in what has been built around us and within us. They call us to consider how gratitude, humility, and awareness are formed as we learn to see God’s hand in every faithful step.