Read: 1 Kings 7; 2 Chron. 4
It is fascinating to me to hear of the opulence and detail the Bible gives us of all Solomon built. Everything he was told to build was to express the glory of God. There is nothing on earth that can compare to God’s glory, but Solomon built an expression of it. Everything he put in the building of the temple had meaning. He even named the pillars in the porch. So every time a person walked into the temple, he passed between these two pillars. Jachin means “God will establish” and Boaz means “in God’s strength”. So everything God establishes will be done by His strength and not ours.
The laver where the priests were to wash in was supported by twelve oxen that faced north, south, east and west. These were the burden bearers that bore the sins of the people every time the priest washed in the water of forgiveness. They carried their sins as far as the east is from the west. Jesus did this once and for all on the cross.
Solomon’s temple was laden with gold and silver and it all came from Solomon’s storehouse. Solomon is a type of Jesus and we can live under his rule if we trust God to meet all our needs according to his riches in heaven and not according to our bank account. The key is doing only what God has called you to do and not what you lust for. God’s provisions never run out and if you walk with him and give him everything, you will never be in need either. God will trust you with his abundance and your life will reveal the glory of God.
Lord, may we learn to walk in Solomon’s anointing and build for your kingdom.
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