This day with God, let’s start living as a child of God with encouragement and enthusiasm! Live each day with passion and purpose because He is with us always. Let’s have faith in a future beyond what could be imagined with our Father.

Today, we are reading 1 Kings 10 and using the following questions for reflection to stimulate thought and offer ideas for applying biblical principles.

What types of activities does the queen of Sheba observe? To what extent can others tell that you love God by your ordinary actions as well as by your worship activities? How does Solomon use the gifts God gives him? How do you use God’s gifts to you?

In today’s passage, the queen of Sheba came to visit Solomon. She observed the spectacular beauty of Solomon’s palace, the food, and the wisdom coming from Solomon in their conversations. She was overwhelmed (v. 5)! Seeing Solomon’s achievements, wealth, and his wisdom first hand were even beyond the reports she had received.

It was evident that Solomon had taken action on the purposes God had given. He used his gift of wisdom and wealth to carry this purpose out. As long as Solomon and his kingdom gave honor to the ONE true God, there would be peace and prosperity. Otherwise, if there was idol worship, the outcome would be war and poverty.

In the same way, we need to use God’s gifts to us. To be thorough and keep working God’s plan for us so we finish effectively what we start. To apply our faith so we receive the reward. We need to refuse to quit and consistently improve by giving that little extra to accomplish the purpose God has for us. 

Once an individual or team sets out to fulfill a dream and it becomes reality, others will take an interest and enthusiastically join in. Enthusiasm and excitement multiplies as each new follower joins because of the synergy received.  

This day with You Lord, we are thankful that we can experience life as Your child. We are excited about this day. We reflect on Your Word and are thankful for the power of the Holy Spirit that helps us to see what is unseen. Our enthusiasm multiplies as we dream about the possibilities of the future, make every day count, and pray for each other as we step ahead on Your path. It is in Jesus’ name we pray … Amen!

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