1 Kings 10-11

What God said to me – To continually walk with Me from the time I call you until the end is a difficult thing.  It takes commitment and perseverance.  It is so easy to get off track and move away and yet so much harder to return.  I have placed you in the world so you might lift Me up and draw people to Me, but you are not to be of the world where they begin to influence your behavior and attitudes.  Solomon took many wives from idolatrous nations in disobedience to My commands and he allowed their influence to turn his heart from being wholly devoted to Me.  The result was judgment, not just on him, but on an entire nation.  Sin rarely affects only the one who sins but has long reaching results.  Guard your heart and mind and stay close to Me, knowing your sin can affect not just you, but your family and friends and church and nation.

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.

1 Kings 6-7

What God said to me – Solomon built the temple according to My plans which were drawn up very purposefully. There was a meaning and a purpose for each element of the temple. You are now My temple in the world today. I dwell within you. If you will let Me build you into the temple I desire, My glory will shine through every element of your life. You however must be willing to let Me work in you to transform you. I will do the work according to My specifications if you will just willingly submit to My hand. I sent talented artisans to Solomon to create those special parts of My temple but with you, I have not subbed out the work. “I AM” doing the work Myself to transform you into My glorious temple. Your part is to submit and obey.