The time of Solomon was the golden age of Israel. This was Israel at her most prosperous and influential. The living standard of the average Israelite would have risen greatly, and the population may have doubled in this period. The building projects and works would have created good employment. The security enabled development of the land, industry such as mining and a thriving trade with nations near and far. This was a time when the arts flourished; music, wisdom and poetry in particular. We should remember though, that this was largely the legacy of Solomon’s father David. Solomon inherited this peace and security. His father had worked for it all his life and now, in the next generation, they are enjoying the fruits of David’s obedience to God. It was an amazing legacy that David left. Not just of prosperity, but of godliness. In the midst of all this, the building of the temple would take place, and this would precipitate a great revival of faith at this time. It is amazing how one man could leave such a legacy. God wants us all to think multi-generationally. He wants to establish things in your life that will become the seed of blessing for the next generation. You may not see the fruit of it in your lifetime, but it will come. Live for that bigger picture. That is true wisdom.
Pray for God to do something in your life that will have a multi-generational effect.
Read 1 Kings 4
