I got chill bumps as I read this morning about how the Spirit of God filled the temple at its completion. I can’t imagine how awing it must have been once they gave thanksgiving and praise to God through music, word, and sacrifices to see the cloud fill the temple. I can see even now every head bowed, ever knee bowed and most with their faces to the ground in honor of the One who filled the temple.
What blew me away as well is how Solomon addressed who made the temple. 6:4 And he said, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who with his hand has fulfilled what he promised” 15 “who have kept with your servant David my father what you declared to him. You spoke with your mouth, and with your hand have fulfilled it this day” Whose hand had fulfilled it? That is right, though David had saved and prepared and Solomon had hired out and done the physical work, he never lost sight of whose hand fulfilled the work. How often do we take credit for what God has done? When God does a major work in the church and we think it is because of a great program, planning or even execution. Yes all of these things are important, but God is at work. In our homes the same is true. It is God who builds a holy home and holds it together. I look at my children today and give glory to God because I know I would have messed them up if it had been up to me. I give Him glory and honor and praise.
I think that is why I have had holy chill bumps today just soaking in His presence not just at the dedication of the temple, but in my life this morning as well, and my response is the same as their, true Praise to the Most High God! Join me won’t you?