We see in here in chapter nine, perhaps an example of Solomon’s prayer in chapter 6:32-33 being acted out. “As for the foreigner who does not belong to your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of your great name and your mighty hand and your outstretched arm—when they come and pray toward this temple, then hear from heaven, your dwelling place. Do whatever the foreigner asks of you, so that all the peoples of the earth may know your name and fear you, as do your own people Israel, and may know that this house I have built bears your Name.”
The queen of Sheba visit was in response to the greatness of God. She says as much in verses 8. If Solomon and Israel had continued down the right path one could only imagine what influence they could have had on the world around them. However, Solomon didn’t stay faithful and whatever influence he could have had was lost.
This is a reminder that past success doesn’t mean future faithfulness. Many churches, pastors, and lay-people have started out good but ended badly. They may be able to point back and say look what we did, but the question which may need to be asked is where are you right now?
The past is a great thing to remember and it can be useful, but if all we have is a history of serving God and not a current living relationship, we are in trouble. So where are you now?
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