What can we learn about God's wisdom from the Queen of Sheba's testimony? Setting the Scene “The queen told the king, ‘The report I heard in my own country about your accomplishments and your wisdom is true.’” Solomon’s wisdom came directly from God (1 Kings 3:12). The Queen of Sheba traveled a great distance, listened, watched, tested, and then testified. Her words invite us to marvel at God’s wisdom on display through His anointed king. Key Truths About God’s Wisdom from the Queen’s Testimony • Confirmed Reality – “...is true.” She finds no exaggeration; God’s wisdom stands up to scrutiny (Psalm 33:4). – It reminds us that God’s Word is entirely trustworthy—every promise reliable, every account accurate (Proverbs 30:5). • Public Witness – A Gentile queen becomes an international voice declaring God’s greatness (1 Kings 10:9). – God’s wisdom is not confined to Israel; it radiates outward, drawing nations (Isaiah 2:2-3). • Overflowing Abundance – She soon adds, “the half of your great wisdom was not told me” (v6). God gives “generously without finding fault” (James 1:5), exceeding expectation. • Visible in Deeds – She references Solomon’s “accomplishments.” Wisdom is practical, producing order, prosperity, and justice (1 Kings 4:29-34). – God’s wise principles transform daily life—marriage, work, governance (Proverbs 3:5-6, Colossians 3:23-24). • Linked to Covenant Faithfulness – She credits “the LORD your God” (1 Kings 10:9). Solomon’s wisdom flows from his relationship with Yahweh, fulfilling God’s covenant promise to David (2 Samuel 7:12-16). Lessons for Today • Test and See – Like the queen, investigate God’s claims; the evidence will confirm His truth (Acts 17:11). • Celebrate and Share – Her enthusiastic report encourages us to proclaim God’s wisdom to others (Psalm 96:3). • Seek Wisdom at the Source – Solomon’s wisdom foreshadows Christ, “in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom” (Colossians 2:3). Approach Him confidently (Hebrews 4:16). Connections to Solomon’s Greater Son • Matthew 12:42 records Jesus saying, “The Queen of the South will rise... for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and now One greater than Solomon is here.” • Her journey predicts a global pilgrimage to Christ, the embodiment of divine wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:24). Living in God’s Wisdom • Receive Scripture as absolute truth. • Ask God for wisdom daily (Proverbs 2:6). • Walk in obedience so that His wisdom becomes visible to those around you (Ephesians 5:15-17). |
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