The prayer goes up, in chapter 6 and the fire came down from the heavens in today’s chapter. This proved that God had accepted Solomon’s prayer. What an experience. The glory of the Lord filled the house. Take a minute to read what similarly happened when a woman poured some perfume on the Lord’s feet a week before He went to the cross (John 12:3).
V.1 The Lord, by this event, gives a direct evidence of His acceptance of the sacrifice, the building and the prayer.
V.3 Beautiful result, worship to God.
V.5 What a huge sacrifice. Read Heb. 10:12, 14 for a contrast.
V.6-9 The Lord and His goodness were the center of their thoughts and sacrifices.
V.10 The people returned home satisfied and happy. Are we?
V.12-22 The Lord lays the full responsibility on Solomon. The more we know the more responsible we are to live what we do know of the teaching of the Bible; and the more we live what we have learned, then God will teach us more and more and yet more — there’s no limit! Read Luke 8:18 to see for yourself.