Day 229..."Solomon builds and furnishes the temple...PERSISTENCE!!!

Our reading today focuses on Solomon buidling the temple. I found myself drawn to the dimensions. If I interpret the measurements correctly the vestibule hovered magnificiently over the temple and was 180 feet high. If this is right, this would be taller than any structure in Pensacola. Isaiah has images of the Spirit descending and changing the environment..."until the Spirit is poured upon us from on high,and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and the fruitful field is deemed a forest. Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness abide in the fruitful field. And the effect of righteousness will be peace, and the result of righteousness, quietness and trust forever. My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places." Isaiah provides word pictures of beautiful imagery. The parable today is about the persistent widow. Is talent more important or persistence? In the parable, persistence seems to matter the most!