1 Kings Eight

As Solomon dedicates the temple, something significant happens in verse 10. God's presence fills the temple. This had to have brought great strength and confidence to the Israelites. Because God was near, they could celebrate.

Today, I am reminded that we have the same reason to celebrate and can have strength and confidence because our God is near. Draw close to Him today and He will draw near to you.

Heart and Soul,
BAG
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1 Kings Seven

Yea, well I hope you found this chapter as interesting and life altering as I did. For me I enjoyed the fact that Solomon finished what his father started. Because David was not allowed to make the temple, he started the initial capital fund raising. As Solomon completes construction we se at the end of the chapter that he placed the items David had set apart in the treasury. Solomon could have done anything to those items. He was king and had dominion over life and death. But Solomon knew his integrity was worth more than silver and gold and furnishings.

What is your price tag? For you to abandon your values, what would it take? The payment comes in different scenarios based on the category. Some of you know all to well what I am saying and others are still looking confused at the screen (you may want to stop, your face may freeze like that). There is always a price that either we or the enemy will offer in an attempt to disqualify you from barrier free living with God. Take some time today and ask yourself in the areas that matter most to you, what is your price tag?

Heart and Soul,
BAG
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1 Kings Six

Talk about a church building program. 7 years to complete, I think our society would have moved in by year 2. Its probably good that the general contractor was also a king. The building of the temple was less about giving people a place to go worship as it was about showing God how magnificent He is and giving Him the excellence due to Him. Solomon provided the very best materials as an offering to his King. I believe excellence matters as we give back to our Heavenly Father.

Colossians 3:17 "whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him."

Heart and Soul,
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