After all the preparation and travel, the people finally arrived at Jerusalem. Very soon after they arrived, they began to offer sacrifices as God had commanded them. They certainly had the right priorities. They put worship first in their lives. It seems that they began this even before they had built their own houses and settled in, and God blessed them for keeping Him first. A while later, they began building the temple. The people offered freely of what they had for the building materials of the temple. When the foundation of the temple was laid, there was a great celebration.
We should learn from these people. They gave God first place in their lives. In our busy lives, it is easy to let other things take first place: work, family, leisure. But, God always deserves first place. It is a challenge for me to remember that. Lord, help me to always keep You first in my life no matter what.
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