the Third Week after Easter
Daily Devotionals
Day by Day Devotional - Year 2 of 5
2 Chronicles 9:13-31
The reign of the Son of David ends on a magnificent note of glory, riches, wisdom and power. Not only the queen of Sheba, but all the kings of the earth come to hear the wisdom of the great Solomon, to bring him their gifts, and above all to seek his presence (v. 23).
How much greater it will be with the Lord Jesus when He comes! "Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee" (Isaiah 49:7). It is also written: "Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty" (Isaiah 33:17). The fulfilment of this promise will be the supreme blessing for Israel and for the nations. But His blessed redeemed will be the first to see Him.
Yes, to see the Lord! Does this thought fill our hearts with joy . . . or fear? . . . or does it just leave us indifferent?
The story of Solomon is over. But where indeed are the serious sins which were presented in the First Book of Kings? Is it really possible that our book does not mention them at all? In truth, the marvellous grace of God has blotted them all out so as to show us, through this king, One far greater than Solomon.
