BLESSINGS CAN EXCEED EXPECTATIONS
Rev Wendell Wharton PA, DFAAPA
Physician Assistant in Pain Management at UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC
PROCLAMATION
“And when the queen of Sheba had seen all Solomon’s wisdom, and the house that he had built, and the meat of his table … she said to the king, ‘It was a true report that I heard … and behold, the half was not told to me; thy wisdom and prosperity exceedeth the fame which I heard.’ ” 1 Kings 10:4-7 (KJV)
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EXPLANATION
These words were written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God.?The human author is unknown although some Bible scholars attribute this book to the prophet Jeremiah.?When the queen of Sheba heard of Solomon’s fame and wisdom, she did not believe it and had to see it for herself.?She came to visit him bearing spices, gold, and precious stones along with some hard questions for him to answer.?King Solomon answered all of her questions.?She was very impressed by Solomon’s wisdom, his wealth, and the house that he had built. (1 Kings 10:1-10)?King Solomon was the wisest man that ever lived (1 Kings 3:10-12 and 4:29-31) and he was the richest king during his lifetime. (1 Kings 3:13 and 10:23)?The remainder of chapter ten details the extent of Solomon’s wealth including the opulence of his throne. (1 Kings 10:11-29)
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APPLICATION
There are times when the blessings that we receive from The Lord God can exceed our expectations and the expectations of others.?We can be blessed beyond our wildest dreams.?We can receive so much more that counting them would be like trying to number the stars in the sky or the sand on the seashore.?Solomon did not ask God for wealth, he asked for wisdom so that he could be a blessing to God’s people. (1 Kings 3:9)?God blessed him with much more than he asked for.?No man has seen, or heard of, nor conceived the blessings which The Lord God has in store for those who love Him. (Isaiah 64:4 and 1 Corinthians 2:9)?We just need to keep our focus on Him, on our kingdom building efforts, and on being a blessing to others.?We need to let our light shine in such a way that gives God the glory. (Matthew 5:16)?Remember, he that blesses others shall himself be blessed. (Proverbs 11:25)
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