Could King Solomon’s preparations for building the temple of God have some practical application for us as the temple of God (1 Cor. 3:16)? Those were my thoughts as I started reading 1 Kings 5. I was delighted with how many I found. Come along, I’ll show you. . . .

I placed my mantle of authority and anointing upon my successor, just like Elijah threw his cloak over Elisha. Elijah’s cloak was probably linen or some other natural fabric. The one I placed on her shoulders was a gold, sparkly . . . .

Here’s the secret: The gospel of grace has made you, non-Jewish believers, into coheirs of His promise through your union with Him. And you have now become members of His body – one with the Anointed One! Ephesians 3:6 TPT

With the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the secret is out. God intended, from eternity past, to . . . .