2 Chronicles 9:17-20 says, "Then the king made a great throne covered with ivory and overlaid with pure gold. The throne had six steps, and a footstool of gold was attached to it. On both sides of the seat were armrests, with a lion standing beside each of them. Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like it had ever been made for any other kingdom. All King Solomon’s goblets were gold, and all the household articles in the Palace of the Forest of Lebanon were pure gold. Nothing was made of silver, because silver was considered of little value in Solomon’s day."

The riches and glory of Solomon's splendor were breathtakingly beautiful. His throne and house were garnished with gold. Nothing had been made quite like it before. Up to that point, it was the greatest spectacle the world had ever seen. Imagine seeing all those golden lions...

The Lion of the tribe of Judah, Jesus Christ has a far greater, more beautiful and elaborate kingdom coming. His kingdom is filled with such beauty that gold will merely be what we walk around on as the streets in that kingdom's city will be paved in pure gold. Heaven will be wrapped in gorgeous greatness, but its true beauty will not be measured in gold and jewels. God, His love, and the fellowship of all His creation will be our priceless and eternal treasure! Let your heart roar with confidence in all that is coming for you!! He is coming for you!!

- Pastor Michael