Click on the above Scripture to read today's Bible text!In chapter 3, Solomon begins the monumental task of building the Temple! The Temple was planned by his father, King David, for the purpose of bringing world-wide fame, glory, and honor to God! It was the most fantastic and beautiful building of its day. It was built on Mount Moriah and on the threshing floor where King David built an altar to God to stop the plague that killed more than 70,000 Israelites. This is the very same piece of land where Abraham attempted to sacrifice his only son, Isaac. The Temple was overlaid by tons of gold, silver, precious stones, and bronze. It was absolutely stunning!
Perhaps the most significant aspect of this whole story is when God filled the Temple at the end of chapter 5. It says in 5:13, "Then the temple of the Lord was filled with a cloud, and the priests could not perform their service because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the temple of God."
It was as the priests and Levites were singing, playing their instruments and worshipping the Lord that God filled the Temple with His glory. The Bible says that "God inhabits the praises of His people." If you want to see God's glory - praise Him!
Visit this link "A Virtual Tour of Solomon's Temple" to get somewhat of an idea of how magnificent this building might have been!
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