What Does God Mean to You?

As I continue to read about Solomon building the temple, I can’t help but think of the value put into its construction. David refused to give to God anything that cost him nothing. His son, Solomon used 23 tons of gold just for the inside of the temple. These are examples of how much God meant to them. This begs the question, what does God mean to me? Do I give Him my best in all I do? Do I give my resources to help further His Kingdom? Yes, David and Solomon gave out of their abundance, but do I give out of my lack of abundance (like the poor widow giving all she had)? I’m a little depressed now when I answer these questions. I have a long way to go. My treasure isn’t fully aligned with my heart. Is yours?

8 He made the Most Holy Place 30  feet wide, corresponding to the width of the Temple, and 30  feet deep. He overlaid its interior with 23  tons of fine gold. 9 The gold nails that were used weighed 20  ounces each. He also overlaid the walls of the upper rooms with gold. 2 Chronicles 3:8-9