1 Kings 10:1-10, Psalm 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40, Mark 7:14-23
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WISE MEN AND WOMEN STILL SEEK HIM
"The queen of Sheba, having heard of Solomon's fame, came...She arrived in
Jerusalem." —1 Kings 10:1, 2
Jesus testified that the queen of Sheba, that is, "the queen of the
South," "came from the farthest corner of the earth to listen to the
wisdom of Solomon" (Mt 12:42). She had a strong desire to listen to the
wisdom of Israel as spoken through Solomon (2 Chr 9:1-2). She willingly
suffered the rigors, hardships, and expenses of long-distance travel in
the arid, ancient world to find this wisdom (1 Kgs 10:1ff). Jesus approved
of her quest, and inferred that she "will rise at the judgment" and find
eternal life (Lk 11:31). Isaiah prophesied that "all from Sheba shall come
bearing gold and frankincense, and proclaiming the praises of the Lord"
(Is 60:6). In the spirit of their queen, the people of Sheba travel a long
way to seek God's wisdom and bring Him gifts.
Another group of travelers from the East later sought the Lord and His
wisdom, and brought gifts of gold and frankincense (Mt 2:11). They also
sought the Lord in the spirit of the queen of Sheba. They are known even
today as "wise men." Their true wisdom comes not from their IQs, but
because they were wise enough to seek God, no matter how difficult the
journey.
The above pilgrims spared no pains to seek God and His wisdom. They found
what they were seeking (see Mt 7:7). By comparison, how much do we want
God's wisdom? To seek God's wisdom today, we need only sit at home and
read our Bibles or hop in our cars and go to Mass. Will we pay the price
to seek God as they did? As Jesus commented, these travelers will rise at
the judgment along with us. With Jesus, they will judge others (see Lk
11:31-32). How will they judge us?
Prayer: Father, may I spend everything to get wisdom (Prv
Promise: 4:7). "Commit to the Lord your way; trust in Him, and He will
act." —Ps 37:5
Praise: St. Scholastica sought a closer relationship with her Bridegroom
through the religious community she founded.
(This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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