To say that Solomon was the richest man who ever lived, is an understatement. Have you ever heard the story that Bill Gates is so rich that if he dropped a 100 dollar bill on the ground it would not be worth his time to turn and pick it up? Well Solomon was so rich, if he dropped Bill Gates on the ground, It would not be worth his time to turn and pick him up! 🙂
The temple Solomon built for the Lord and the house he built for himself were magnificent. The detail that is recorded in 1 Kings 6-7 is pretty spectacular and almost begs the question, WHY? Why spend multiple pages explaining the details of these buildings?
If you want to build something great, you start with details. The plans must align with the vision so the actions can result in excellence. Here are my three D’s of excellence.
Direction is the choice.
You must have a vision of what can be.
Detail is the plan.
You must know the cost and what is required.
Determination is the action.
You must be willing to do what is necessary.
Excellence is never an accident.