# 1 Kings 06 #soap ## Title: Only the Best for the True King ## Scripture: (1 Kings 6:38) “In the eleventh year, in the month of Bul (the eighth month) the temple was completed in accordance with all its specifications and blueprints. It took seven years to build.” (NET) ## Observation: When you read about the construction of the Temple, it can be hard to understand. There was so much gold, silver, and expensive items included in its construction. Then, when you realize they are building this as a place to meet with God, we begin to understand why they went to so much extravagance. There is nothing too fancy for the True King. He dwells in a place outside of time. All that exists is His. We’ll never make something truly worthy of Him. However, the goal is not to match Heaven. The goal is to do our best as an act of worship. What are you giving God? Are you doing your best to honor Him as an act of thankful worship, or do you give God what is left over? ## Application: Don’t live out of fear, but live out of joyful thanks. Give to God your best as an act of thankfulness for all He has done for you. ## Prayer: Thank You, Jesus, for accepting our best as enough for You.