2 Chronicles 9:1-12

“And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built, the food of his table, the seating of his officials, and the attendance of his servants, and their clothing, his cupbearers, and their clothing, and his burnt offerings that he offered at the house of the LORD, there was no more breath in her.” (2 Chronicles 9:3–4, ESV)

It is a wonderful thing when our attitudes and actions glorify the Lord. What could possibly fulfill our purpose any more than this? God had told Solomon that He would increase his wisdom and fame, and He fulfilled His promise. The queen of Sheba heard the wisdom of Solomon and saw the splendor of his kingdom and was overwhelmed. She said that she had not believed the reports she had heard, but actually not even the half of Solomon’s great wisdom was told to her. She perceived that the LORD delighted in Solomon and loved Israel, desiring to uphold them forever (v. 8).

When we walk in the Spirit and bear the fruit of the Spirit then God receives the glory. When we share our gifts, then others are blessed. When we know God’s word and dispense His wisdom to others, then the people are edified, encouraged, and comforted.

Solomon was a light in his generation. But there is One greater than him. Jesus said:

“The queen of the South will rise up in the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and indeed a greater than Solomon is here.” (Luke 11:31, NKJV)

The men of the first century heard the words of God’s Son, but they did not appreciate them. Therefore, Jesus said that the queen of the South (Sheba) would condemn them, for she traveled hundreds of miles to hear Solomon, but they had One greater than Solomon with them. But did they appreciate Him?

Likewise, do we realize what we have in Christ? We can sit at His feet anytime and open His Word to receive wisdom that far surpasses the wisdom of Solomon. Do we take advantage of this? Do we bless the LORD because of it?

“Heavenly Father, thank you for the wisdom you have given to us in Christ. Fill us today with the knowledge of your will and show us how to glorify you in all we say and do. Forgive us when we have neglected the Way, the Truth, or the Life in Christ. Amen.”