GREATER THAN SOLOMON

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Text : Matthew 12:42 

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.

To say Solomon was the wisest king that ever lived will be correct.  However, this was only correct till  Jesus came to the scene. 

Jesus Christ is the power and wisdom of God.  1 Corinthians 1:24. 

No one can be wiser than wisdom Himself. Hence, Jesus said emphatically that the one greater than Solomon is here. 

While Solomon was king over Isreal, the wisdom of God was resting upon him so much so that no one could deny it.

Whoever wants to see the beauty of God in man will have to travel down to wherever Solomon was to catch a glimpse of God's beauty and riches deposited in man.

This was exactly what Queen Sheba did. She travelled from so far away to hear the wisdom of Solomon. Matthew 12:42. She embarked on a three month journey on camels just to hear Solomon speak. 

Now, Jesus is saying that the men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment and condemn the people living today, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah. But look—something greater than Jonah is here!

Again, He said, the queen of the south will stand up and condemn the people living today, because she came from so far away to hear the wisdom of Solomon. But look! Something greater than Solomon is here!”Matthew 12:41-42.

What are you doing with the Greater one that is here among us. *He is so present in our days that many are taking Him for granted. Don't take Jesus for granted.* 

He says in Revelation  3:20 that  *Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.* 

You are hearing His voice today, please open to Him (more than ever before) so you may dine together. 

Bible  Reading: Matthew 12:38-42.

PRAYER FOCUS

1.) Father God, I open the door of my heart to you afresh today, please come in and reign in my life.

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