29.14: 1 Kings 7: How Colossal Should a Church or Palace be for God or a King?

Sparing no expense. That’s the theme of today’s chapter as Solomon not  only finishes the temple decorating, but builds himself a palace. It  took him 7 years to build the temple and 13 years to build his palace.  This reminded me of a TV show back in the mid 80s – early 90s, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous“.  It featured Robin Leach traveling all over the world touring mansions  and living the high life of the rich and famous. That is where we’re  going with Solomon’s story. In the 80s, I got to travel around Italy and I visited cathedrals in  every city. For me, the most breathtaking one was the cathedral in  Milan. I didn’t know what to expect when I turned the corner and faced  the marvelous gothic structure. I gasped. It literally took my breath  away. I got to tour the inside. It was marvelous. Yesterday,  we compared the mobile tabernacle that housed the Ark of the Covenant,  while the Israelites were traveling for 40 years in wilderness, to the  more permanent temple Solomon built. Alas, does God need or want such extravagance? Keep that thought in mind as we go through this next chapter. Let’s dig in… Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper... It’s time to GET RIGHT WITH GOD! Are you ready to meet God today? You may just meet God today! If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then… Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit. Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly… “Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.” Or visit: https://giselleaguiar.com/how-to-invite-jesus-into-your-heart/ This is a daily podcast, published each evening. Subscribe button so can get to know God. And please share this with your friends. Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory!