- And Solomon answered all her questions. There was nothing hidden from Solomon that he could not explain to her. 2 Chronicles 9:2 – Isn’t this the desired ending to so many conversations we have with people about Jesus. That we could answer every question they could possibly have with well thought out, wise answers. We even realize we aren’t being asked these questions from the Queen of Sheba, but from the little five year old at church or our coworker in the break room. We feel this pressure to have all the perfect answers ready at all times. While desiring this is good, we must accept the fact we aren’t Solomon here. We won’t know all the answers and we won’t always know the best way to help someone understand Jesus. Of course be investing in time within the Word to know more and in learning more about your faith so you can talk about it, but don’t beat yourself up because you aren’t ready like Solomon was. In conversations like the one Solomon was in, and like the ones you’ll find yourself in with that five year old at church, first be a great listener and ask more questions to really figure out the root of their questions. Be humble enough to say “I don’t know” and have someone more familiar with scripture easily reachable. While them having the answers is great, them knowing you’re there with them in the journey to get those answers is what they really need at that time. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1523
- Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom. 23 And all the kings of the earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind. 2 Chronicles 9:22-23 – Chapter 9 allows us a glance at a portion of the wealth and wisdom of Solomon. We see talk of his vast amount of gold, the luxury of his servants, and just how revered his wisdom and greatness was with even royalty of his day. It wasn’t just common folk that were amazed at his greatness, kings and queens were amazed! Yet was all this wealth and wisdom something that Solomon always had? No, this was a result of the blessing of the Lord. God promised to give wisdom and wealth, and God came through on that promise in wondrous ways. As we then look at what we have in our life today, is there anything that God’s hand wasn’t involved with bringing into your life? Whether it’s the room you are in right now, the family you have, the health you have, or even just the air within your lungs right now, all this and more is a result of God. God’s hands were all over these things and He was the One who made is possible for these blessings to be in our life. In return for such blessings, let us give God thanks with our voices and thanks with our lives. Even if what we have right now isn’t exactly what we wanted or even prayed for, we still have so many blessings within our lives right now that God is worthy to be praised for. Find yourself today in a posture of thanks for what God has given. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2598
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