THE QUEEN OF SHEBA WAS IMPRESSED

PROCLAMATION

“And she said to the king, it was a true report which I heard in mine own land of thine acts, and of thy wisdom;  Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it; and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me; for thou exceedest the fame that I heard.’ ”  2 Chronicles 9:5-6 (KJV)

 

EXPLANATION

The words of First and Second Chronicles were written as one book under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by Ezra the scribe and priest and historical Bible scholar according to Jewish tradition.  When the queen of Sheba heard about King Solomon, she came to see and to test him for herself.  Solomon answered all of her questions.  She saw all of his wealth and possessions.  She was impressed and said that she had heard of his wisdom and wealth, but that what he had far exceeded what she heard. (2 Chronicles 9:1-6)  She gave Solomon a hundred and twenty talents of gold in addition to spices and precious stones.  However, when she left to return to her own land, Solomon gave her more gold than she had given him. (2 Chronicles 9:12)  Solomon received more than six hundred talents of gold each year.  He had shields made of gold and used them for decoration. (2 Chronicles 9:13-16)  He had a great throne made of ivory and had it overlaid with gold.  There were six steps leading up to the throne and a footstool of gold.  There were twelve loins, one on each side of the six steps.  On both sides of the throne there were massive armrests with a lion beside each one.  All of his drinking vessels were solid gold. (2 Chronicles 9:17-20)  King Solomon surpassed all of the kings of the earth in both riches and wisdom. (2 Chronicles 9:22-24)  Solomon reigned over all of Israel for forty years.

 

APPLICATION

When we are working for The Lord performing kingdom building efforts and helping His people, He can bless us beyond our wildest dreams.  Solomon wanted to be a blessing to God’s people, and he was blessed to be that.  However, The Lord also bless him with more personal wealth than most people can even imagine.  The Bible says, “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” (Matthew 6:33)  We want all of the benefits and blessings, but we do not want to obey His word and give Him all the praise, honor, and glory.  We want Him to open up the windows of heaven and pour down blessings upon us, but we will not obey His Holy Word.  Jesus The Christ said, “If ye love Me, keep My commandments.” (John 14:15)  Remember, he that blesses other shall himself be blessed. (Proverbs 11:25)