1 Kings 6-7; Psalm 85
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Back in 2 Samuel 7, it says that David was settled in his palace
and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies around him. David says, “Here I am living in a
house of cedar, while the ark of God remains in a tent.” He wanted to build the temple then, but
God told him that David’s son would be the one to build it.
Here in 1 Kings 6, it is recorded that Solomon builds the temple. Then it says that Solomon built his
palace. He spent much more time in
the building of his palace than God’s temple; it was also much larger and more
elaborate.
I find it interesting that David was concerned that he was living
in a palace when there was a tent for the house of God, whereas Solomon seemed
concerned more about his own luxuries.
David wanted to lift God on high; Solomon wanted himself to be
lifted high.
Where do I fall on this?
Am I more concerned about glorifying God or myself?
Lord, may I
disappear, and may You shine.
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