It
is believed that there has never been a wealthier king than King Solomon. God
gave him wisdom that not only made him wise in matters of justice, but also
brought him gold and silver (see 1 Kings 3:12–13).
According
to a report by the Illinois Society of Architects in 1925, the cost of
Solomon’s temple in terms of existing values would have been about US$87
billion! The priests wore garments costing more than US$10 million! These
amounts only cover what Solomon spent on the temple and not his personal
assets.
We
can go on talking about the riches of King Solomon, but the Bible tells us that
there is one greater than Solomon (see Matthew 12:42). His name is Jesus, and
He is the most prosperous Man who ever lived and who will ever live.
If
there was a need to feed the hungry, He simply multiplied whatever food was
placed in His hands. On one occasion, He multiplied five loaves and two fish to
feed 5,000 men, not counting women and children. And incredibly, there were 12
baskets full of leftovers (see Matthew 14:15–21).
If
any of His own faced lack, it was not long before abundant provision flowed to
them. Once, when His disciples caught nothing after a whole night of fishing,
He merely spoke a word of command and schools of fish obeyed, swimming toward
His disciples’ boat so that they received a net-breaking, boat-sinking load of
fish (see Luke 5:1–7). In another incident, He provided the money for the
temple tax, even if it took a fish to bring it to them (see Matthew 17:24–27)!
My
friend, this same Jesus has become for you wisdom from God. If you are a
businessman, with Christ in you, you have wisdom that is greater than the
wisdom of all the world’s business gurus put together. And if you are a
student, Christ in you will manifest wisdom that is greater than all the wisdom
of the brilliant minds in the academic world.
Beloved, believe that because Jesus, God’s wisdom, is in you, there is no reason you cannot prosper today, and astound the world in the same way Solomon did! ! (Article & Picture; courtesy of Joseph Prince Ministries used with kind permission).
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