April 12
1 Kings 6-7
With the establishment of Solomon’s kingdom came the
establishment of a permanent temple in which to worship God. The building of
the temple marked the end of the exodus and the fulfillment of God’s promise to
give Israel the land in which they were settled. The Israelites were no longer
nomadic, wandering until they received their blessing from God. God had cleared
out the occupiers of the land and established the line of David as king over
Israel.
Solomon spared nothing on the building of the
temple. Only the best in craftsmanship and materials went into building the
centralized place of worship for the God of Israel. This temple was different
than the temples other nations had built to their gods. Israel’s God was
different than other gods. The magnitude of the temple project reminded the
people of God’s power and goodness to Israel.
How do we reveal God’s greatness to our world? What
do we do to reveal our dedication to God? How are God’s promises revealed in
our lives? Paul said; "Do you not
know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you
have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price.
Therefore honor God with your body." (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, NIV)
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