1 Kings 7 gives us details of the homes Solomon built for
himself and for his Egyptian wife. The
details may appear superficial and an unnecessary lesson in the architecture of
antiquity. But just before you gloss
over this chapter and quickly get to the next, catch a life-adjusting concept
that’s embedded in verse 1. Verse 1
continues from the last verse of the previous chapter where it tells us that it
took Solomon seven years to complete God’s house. It continues in verse 1 and says, “But Solomon
took thirteen years to build his own house.” This passage, coupled with Matt 6:
33, where we're instructed by Jesus to seek first God's Kingdom and His
righteousness, read in the context of Haggai 1: 4, "Is it time for you, O
ye, to dwell in your cieled houses, and this house lie waste?" makes the
notion of putting God first, not just a great idea - but a requirement of the
one who would be deemed a faithful servant of God. And true to the thoughts expressed by Pastor
Leo Ranzolin in the main Revived by His Word blog for 1 Kings 7, a place should
be made in our hearts for the Lord first.
So this day LORD we give You our hearts, and everything with
it. Please make it our contentment to
enjoy all You'll have us use for our own gratification and for the
gratification of the ones we love and serve.
In Jesus' name, amen.
To read 1Kings 7 and other related blogs visit http://revivedbyhisword.org/en/bible/1ki/7/.
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