Do It With E’s (Lesson One)

This is the first lesson of a four part series that is designed to show us that God’s Wisdom has power to transform our lives.

We can do this with E’s and this week’s E is Exercise

1Ki 10:1-3 NASB

(1)  Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to test him with difficult questions.

(2)  So she came to Jerusalem with a very large retinue, with camels carrying spices and very much gold and precious stones. When she came to Solomon, she spoke with him about all that was in her heart.

(3)  Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was hidden from the king which he did not explain to her.

When we exercise God’s wisdom, He is exalted.  However, we need to remember the world will test God’s wisdom in us.  This is what the queen of Sheba did she came to test Solomon.

We experience the same thing today.  People want to believe that nothing works.  This way they do not have to be concerned with how they live.

Deep down inside they know if there really is a God who can change them then they are accountable to Him.  So, just as Solomon had to answer the hard questions we can expect to be tested with hard questions too.

Let’s look at what Peter says;

1Peter 3:15  but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;

Some will open their hearts when wisdom is shown.  The Queen of Sheba shared her deepest thoughts.

What type of person does someone open up to?  Someone that will keep their trust.  People will learn when wisdom is shared.  Solomon took his time and told her everything.

We can do it with E’s when we take time to exercise God’s wisdom.