The Grands Letter (1Kng/GLJ)
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D. on March 18, 2020 9:02 pm (CST)Dear Grands,
1 Kings 10:6-7, 9, “Then she said to the king, ‘It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and
your wisdom.
7‘Nevertheless I did not believe the reports, until I came and my eyes had seen it. And behold, the half was not told
me. You exceed in wisdom and prosperity the report which I heard….’”
9″’Blessed be the LORD your God who delighted in you to set you on the throne of Israel; because the LORD loved
Israel forever, therefore He made you king, to do justice and righteousness.’”
If something is true, it will bear up after an excruciating examination. A spelling bee examines a young student to
ascertain whether he can accurately spell the words he claims to know. Forensic examinations seek to determine whether a crime has been committed and, if it had, who committed it.
If you’ve previously heard of Solomon, you surely have heard of the Queen of Sheba. Biblical historians differ as to her origin, but the notoriety of Solomon had travelled far and she had come to see whether it were true. Having examined virtually everything in Solomon’s kingdom, and having personally witnessed his wisdom, she announced to him that indeed it was a true report; in fact, she said it exceeded everything she had heard.
What is surprising is her acknowledgment of the LORD! So far as we know, Solomon had not witnessed directly to her, but she had seen the LORD in his life. And she, as a pagan queen, gave praise to the LORD for all He had done for
Solomon! Can’t we get a good lesson from that? Witnessing is not just telling people about Jesus. Of course, it involves telling about Him; but it is first of all the demonstration of love and faith and wisdom in and through our lives!
He had a purpose for Solomon, and He has a purpose for you and me. Let’s get busy and share Him with others.
Heartily in Christ Jesus,
(Dado III)
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America
“We never know that God is all we need
until He becomes all that we have.”
