King Solomon is remember as wise man, rich and powerful figure, but also I would like to say that he was not alike many people today say “a self-made” guy. He was indeed a great man, but the Bible stated that “God was with him and made him exceedingly great” (1:1) actually God gave him everything he had (1:7-12)
Solomon didn’t make himself a great man, but the Lord “made him exceedingly great” Self-help books and workshops conferences will tell you that you are in charge, that you are the owner of your destiny, but the Bible tells us that is God and God only who can make you great.
I like the part when king Hiram sent a letter to Solomon with the following statement: “Because the Lord loves his people, he has made you their king” (2:11) Again it is not about Solomon, but about God’s love for his people. The Lord has blessed us with many gifts and abilities, and the reason why he did that is because “he loves his people” yes God loves you, loves me, loves every single person in this world, and because of that he will give us opportunities to be instruments for his glory.