The Queen Of Sheba - Her Legacy Of Prayer

The Queen of Sheba - Her Legacy Of Prayer

How happy your men must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! Praise be to the LORD your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel! Because of the LORD’s eternal love for Israel, he has made you king, to maintain justice and righteousness.

— 1 Kings 10:8 – 9

REFLECT ON:	1 Kings 10:1 – 13.
PRAISE GOD:	For his generosity.
OFFER THANKS:	For God’s wisdom working through others.
CONFESS:	Any tendency to trust too much in your own wisdom without seeking godly counsel.
ASK GOD:	To pour out wisdom on leaders in the church and in the government so that his ways are honored in your family, community, and nation.

Lift Your Heart

Think about the gifts the Queen of Sheba lavished on Solomon — the perfume, spices, precious stones, and gold — as tangible acknowledgments of his greatness. Yet Solomon was only a man. What can you lavish on the One who is far greater than he? You can be generous with your praise, telling God everything you love about him. You can be generous with your time, going out of your way to help those in need. You can be generous with your trust, acting and praying in a way that shows your confidence in God’s goodness and power. You can be generous with your money, giving what you can from your small hoard. This week, don’t be stingy. Think of at least one extravagant way to express your awe and your affection for God.

Jesus, everything I’ve heard about you is true, but I didn’t believe it until you showed yourself to me. Then I realized I hadn’t been told the half of it. Your wisdom, mercy, power, and kindness exceed everything I’ve ever heard. How happy are the women who belong to you! I praise the Father for delighting in you and placing you above everything and everyone. Because of the Lord’s eternal love, he has made you our King.