“The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.” Matthew 12:42

Dear Reader,

In this scripture, Christ was speaking of the Queen of Sheba traveling a very long distance to personally witness King Solomon and his kingdom for God. Her long travels and ultimate approbation of Solomon’s reign was a definite sign of her growing faith in the God of Israel.

She was a seeker.

She risked much to travel across the known world in search of truth. Because it cost her a lot, it was more valuable to her than gold when she found it.

Jesus used her example as a shame to the Jews. She had no books, no light, no oracles from God; yet she crossed perilous paths just to find wisdom from a man she had never seen. Her seeking was commended by Christ.

The Jews, on the other hand, were reproved. Jesus, much greater than Solomon in wisdom and holiness, was not sought after by the Jews, despite His complete accessibility. They did not need to travel across the known world to hear the greatest wisdom ever preached. Christ proclaimed it in all of their cities. He went to His own, and His own did not receive Him.

Therefore, the greater condemnation abides on those people. When the Judgment Day comes, the seeking of the Queen of Sheba will be a testimony against the Jewish peoples’ rejection of Christ.

Do You Seek

My dearest reader, have you considered what this means for us today? We learn from the Bible that Jesus is the Word of God. Jesus Himself testified that all the holy scriptures, point to Him. Therefore, it is logical to conclude, that Jesus’ ministry continues on Earth today through His Bible. If you want to know Jesus, and what He says to this generation, simply open a Bible.

Americans, we live in a day where Bibles are given away. If you want one, you can have one. If you want to read it, you can read it. Your relationship with the Bible a profound indication of your relationship with Christ.

So, where do you stand?

Have you sided with the queen of the south and sought God with all of your heart, soul, strength, and mind? Or, do you align yourself with the people of Israel by neglecting God and His Word daily? Does the Bible sit as mere decoration in your home? Or does it guide your entire daily existence on this earth?

Seek with all your heart!