God is unimpressed with the dollar amount of our offering. He is interested in the condition of our heart when we offer our gift.
Solomon was the wealthiest person in the land. People would have expected him to offer an impressive sacrifice to God. But the king was determined to give an offering that was costly even to him. Imagine the effort, cost, and time it would have taken for Solomon to give so much to God in worship. It must have dazzled people to know that the king was so sacrificially devoted to his God.
We each make offerings to God. We give him a portion of our wealth, time, and worship. But is it a true sacrifice? Does it really cost us? We might not be able to offer to God a gift of Solomonic proportions, but does it honor our God? Are people inspired by our dedication to God?