“And upon the top of the pillars was lily work: so was the work of the pillars finished.” – 1 Kings 7:22

Step into the splendor of Solomon’s Temple. Gold gleamed from its walls, and light danced on the massive bronze pillars at its entrance, Jachin and Boaz—named for promises as solid as their foundation: “He will establish” and “In Him is strength.” Rising nearly 30 feet into the sky, these pillars were crowned with something extraordinary: lily work. Delicate, intricate, and placed so high that no worshipper could ever truly admire it.

Why such detail where no human eye could see? Because the lilies weren’t designed for human eyes. They were for the Lord. 

Hiram of Tyre, the master artisan, poured his skill into every curve and petal, offering his finest work for God’s glory alone. He knew the unseen doesn’t go unnoticed by the One who matters most.

How often do you feel like your best efforts are overlooked? The prayers whispered when no one’s listening, the quiet acts of kindness, the faithfulness in thankless tasks—those works are your hidden lilies. And like Hiram, you’re called to pour beauty into your work, not for applause, but as an offering to the One who sees every detail.

Heaven notices what the earth forgets. So press on. Serve with joy. Love without recognition. Give your best, not for the roar of the crowd, but for the smile of the Savior. Be like Hiram, crafting your lily work with love and excellence, knowing that the King cherishes every unseen act of worship. Rest in this truth: though the world may never notice, heaven already has.