BLESSED BEYOND THEIR WILDEST DREAMS

BLESSED BEYOND THEIR WILDEST DREAMS 

PROCLAMATION

“When the queen of Sheba saw the wisdom of Solomon, as well as the palace he had built … she was overwhelmed.  She said to the king, “The report I heard … I did not believe … but … not even half the greatness of your wisdom was told to me; you have far exceeded the report I heard.”  2 Chronicles 9:3-6 (NIV)

EXPLANATION

After he built the temple for the arc of God, and built his palace, King Solomon rebuilt the villages around his kingdom. (2 Chronicles 8:2-6)  The word spread to the surrounding kingdoms regarding Solomon’s wisdom and wealth, and the queen of Sheba heard it. (2 Chronicles 9:1)  When she heard it, she travelled to Jerusalem to see for herself and to test Solomon.  She was very impressed, because his wealth and his wisdom far exceeded her expectations.  (2 Chronicles 9:1-6)  These events are reported in the tenth chapter of The Bible Book of First Kings.  After she left, Solomon made a very large ornate throne which was more impressive than any other throne in any other kingdom.  He was extremely wealthy, and his wealth grew greater each year. (2 Chronicles 9:13-28)

APPLICATION

We may not have King Solomon’s wealth or his wisdom, but as believers we are abundantly blessed.  Jesus, The Christ said, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10)  This applies not only a physical life, but a spiritual life and an eternal life.  Additionally, we can have an abundance of grace, spiritual blessings, joy, and happiness.  We are already blessed in more ways than we can count, and this abundance is on top of that.  People will not believe how blessed we are.  And, if our prayer requests are for things that will give God glory, then they will be granted (John 15:7-8) and we will be even more abundantly blessed.