Some organizations experience their “golden years.” This represents the era in which they achieved their greatest success. In the nation of Israel, this was during the reign of King Solomon. Gold became so plentiful that silver was accounted as nothing! Solomon’s subjects were accustomed to seeing gold everywhere, even in seemingly common places.
Some leaders experience the exact opposite of Solomon. Theirs are the “lean” years! Such leaders preside over times filled with dissension, decline, and despair. Some people have a knack for impoverishing whatever organization they lead. Others have prosperity follow them into each of their endeavors.
Solomon knew that the secret to his success lay not with his wisdom, but with his God. God’s hand of blessing is generous and it is unmistakable. We might not be able to coat all of our kitchenware with gold plate, but we can look back later and realize that God was infusing our life with much good. Could you honestly say that your family or church or company is presently experiencing its “golden years?” If not, what might need to happen so it could?