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
An Ordinary Man's Pursuit of the Extraordinary God of the Bible. These are daily insights from reading the Bible from cover to cover yearly. It is intended to point others to the Truth, and inspire people to pursue the God of the Bible individually.
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