Day 192..."Solomon continues to build and dedicate...A great spirit of sharing".

The readings from I King's today describes the building of Solomon's house which required thirteen years to build. Was this the beginning of the Solomon's splintering in his allegiance. The temple was smaller than Solomon's house and only required seven years to build. Perhaps I am reading too much into this comparison. Solomon does spend significant time with all the intricate detail of the temple. After the Ark is added...there is a glorious time of dedication and prayer. A massive sacrifice is held at the time of dedication. Everyone after seven days went away joyful. The Song of Songs are filled with positive images today..."The flowers appear on the earth, the time of singing has come." The apostles miracle, healing the lame man... causes a stir among the establishment in Acts. There is evident an amazing spirit of sharing and generosity. There is even the sharing of possesions. At the end of chapter four...Barnabas (an encourager) is introduced. Barnabas is one of my favorite persons in the Bible.