1 Kings 8-9
What God said to me – When Solomon dedicated the temple, he prayed not just for Israel, but also for all the foreigners who would hear of My great name and all I did for My people and come to Israel to find Me and worship Me. Solomon understood that I called Israel to be Mine, not just for their sake, but for My sake and the sake of others. My plan was to bless the world through Israel so others would be drawn to Me as they saw My relationship with Israel. But they failed miserably and became prideful believing I called them because of who they were. So I turned to another people, to My church and used them to reach the world and draw people to Me as they lifted Me up. How are you doing in this regard? I chose you not just for your sake, but for My sake and for the sake of others.