Chapter 293 of 1163

1 KINGS 10

Our fame and God’s name must go together (v. 1). If God magnifies your name (Josh. 3:7; 6:27), be sure He gets the glory (Ps. 135:13). Fame is a heavy burden to bear, and only God can help us do it wisely.

The queen traveled twelve hundred miles to see and hear Solomon. Her reasons were both personal and political, for she wanted to enter into trade agreements with the king. The people of Jesus’ day rejected a “greater than Solomon” who was there among them (Matt. 12:42), and they were judged for it.

Do we take our blessings for granted? In spite of the queen’s enthusiasm, perhaps even Solomon’s servants got accustomed to hearing his wise words and beholding his great wealth (v. 8). Israel grew accustomed to the miracle of the manna (Num. 11), and the church at Ephesus grew accustomed to Christ’s love (Rev. 2:1–7).

Chariots and horses (vv. 26–29) were another indication of decay (Deut. 17:17). And don’t forget what Jesus said about all of Solomon’s glory (Matt. 6:29).

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