The Temple was finished! Solomon brought in all the furnishings and all the treasures that David had collected to be stored in the Temple. For the final, glorious touch, the ark was brought into the Temple. One can imagine every eye locked in place and every tongue speechless as the very presence of the Lord was ushered into the house of God. When everything was in place, the people erupted in praise. The singers and musicians led a great chorus of worship. They sang, “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
As the worship continues, Solomon prays a prayer of blessing upon the people and then prays a prayer of dedication. Solomon beseeches the Lord to keep watch over the people and hear them when they pray. The Lord responds to the time of dedication with fire and glory! The people then respond to the Lord in worship and sing, “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”
The joy of God’s presence among his people resulted in an eight-day worship assembly of making offerings and feasting before the Lord. And the people gave thanks saying, “for his steadfast love endures forever.”
As you can tell, a central theme was present throughout this joyous occasion. The people knew where all of these blessings came. Worship was centered on the goodness and faithfulness of God!
We would do well to look around our lives of blessing and to flavor our worship services with praise to the Lord - For He is good! For His steadfast love endures forever.
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