Week 85, Day 4: Queen of Sheba

Today’s Reading:  1 Kings 10:1-29

Some thoughts from today’s reading…

Word of Solomon’s wisdom has spread wide and far now.  We are not told how long it has been since Solomon had been granted wisdom from God but all the promises from God are now being fulfilled.  Solomon’s fame and glory have increased tremendously.  When the queen of Sheba hears of it she decides to check things out for herself.  What she finds is far greater than what she had even heard whisper of.  This account lets us have a glimpse into the state of Solomon’s household.  What the queen noted and what impressed her gives us more of a view of how impressive Solomon was.  Not only his words of wisdom but how his house was managed.  The queen notes the dress of his cupbearers, the seating of his servants and his construction works.  It is funny to read how the attitude of the queen was won over.  She came expecting that what she had heard was not true.  And yet when she had all her questions answered and looked at all of Solomon’s work “there was no more spirit in her”.  She lost her desire and spirit to argue or fight against the greatness of Solomon.  She then gave homage to Solomon.

Question:  What aspects of Solomon’s reign would impress you most?

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