1 Kings 10:2-5 Overwhelmed!

 “She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue, with camels that bore spices, very much gold, and precious stones; and when she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was in her heart. So Solomon answered all her questions; there was nothing so difficult for the king that he could not explain it to her. And when the queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built, the food on his table, the seating of his servants, the service of his waiters and their apparel, his cupbearers, and his entryway by which he went up to the house of the Lord, there was no more spirit in her.” ‭‭I Kings‬ ‭10‬:‭2‬-‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

a. She came to Jerusalem with a very great retinue: This queen traveled in the manner of queens, with a large royal procession, heavily laden with gifts and goods for trade.

b. When she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was in her heart: Solomon’s kingdom was famous not only for its material prosperity, but also for his great wisdom. The Queen of Sheba had great - and seemingly difficult - questions, and Solomon answered all her questions.

i. “The hard questions were not just riddles, but included difficult diplomatic and ethical questions… The test was not an academic exercise but to see if he would be a trustworthy business party and a reliable ally capable of giving help.” (Wiseman)

c. When the Queen of Sheba had seen all the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built, the food on his table… there was no more spirit in her: This Queen was obviously familiar with the world of royal splendor and luxury. Yet she was completely overwhelmed by the wisdom of Solomon and the glory of his kingdom.

i. “What happened to the Queen of Sheba is a natural and not an uncommon effect which will be produced in a delicate sensible mind at the sight of rare and extraordinary productions of art.” (Clarke)

(Guzik)

Overwhelmed!

Like the Queen of Sheba, there comes a day that we have to make a decision about Jesus Christ. It may come in a moment of brokenness, or at a pastors preaching, or a reading of the Bible, or from a persons prodding, but whatever form it comes in only you can decide from the evidence, is Jesus your Savior?

I remember that day that I answered the alter call and accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. And even though I don’t remember the exact date of my new birth it was forever recorded in the Lambs Book of Life.

Did Jesus overwhelm your soul with His love, for you to accept His free gift of salvation?

Blessings