1 Kings 7, Acts 7:30-50, Psalms 128:1-6, Proverbs 16:13-33

What God said to me – When Solomon built the temple there were two free standing columns in the front of the doorway.  One was called Jachin, meaning He establishes, and one was called Boaz, meaning by His strength.  When they went into the temple to worship Me, they walked through He establishes by His strength.  It was understood that their worship – their relationship with Me was totally because I reached out to them – nothing they said or did brought about our relationship – it was all Me.  The same is true with you -by My strength I reached out to you and established our relationship.  There was nothing you did to earn it or deserve it but because of My love, I reached out by My strength and drew you to Me and established our relationship.  As you share your testimony use these two pillars, Jachin and Boaz, to tell others it was by My grace that reached out to you to establish an everlasting relationship, and it is by My strength that you can continue to walk in a manner worthy of your calling.  “I AM” the assurance of your salvation because by My strength it was established and by My strength it will last forever.

1 Kings 5-6, Acts 7:1-29, Psalms 127:1-15, Proverbs 16:28-30

What God said to me – Solomon built My house, the temple, according to My plan.  I outlined everything from its layout to the materials used.  When it was complete it was a wonder to behold.  Today I make My abode in the hearts of My children.  I have a plan to build you into a house that is a wonder to behold.  “I AM” at work in your life everyday building and refining you through My word as you spend time in it, through the things you are going through, and through your obedience as you walk with Me step by step.  There is no such thing as a self-made man because unless I build the house, they labor in vain who build it.  So, if you want to be built into a house filled with My glory, quit striving and let Me work in you.

1 Kings 3:3-4:34, Acts 6, Psalms 126:1-6, Proverbs 16:21-27

What God said to me – Can you imagine meeting the wealthiest, most powerful person in the world and having them tell you to just name what you wanted and they’d give it to you?  That’s what happened to Solomon only it wasn’t a wealthy, powerful person who made him the offer, it was Me – King of Kings and Lord of Lords – creator of all that was and is and is to come – God of the universe.  Solomon didn’t ask for wealth or health or peace or prosperity, he asked for wisdom – for an understanding heart to discern between good and evil in order to lead his people with wisdom and his request pleased Me greatly.  So, learn from Solomon and when you pray, ask for wisdom, for understanding and for discernment so you can walk in a manner to please Me.  I have promised that if you lack wisdom and ask Me for it, I will give it to you generously and without reproach.  “I AM” always pleased when My children ask Me for wisdom because it shows you are seeking to follow Me wholeheartedly.  Pray for wisdom.