Does your reputation cause others to ask you questions? 1 Kings 10-13

A man's reputation can draw others to him.   In Solomon's case the Queen of Sheba (an actual historical figure for those who think the Bible to be filled with false spiritual stories) came and spoke to him.   She was full of questions.  In fact it says she revealed all that was in her heart to Solomon. When is the last time someone revealed all that was in there heart to you?  When was the last time you were open to hearing their heart?  When was the last time you were equipped to hear the heart of another.   Christian faith is about that very aspect.  We have all the Wisdom of God indwelling in us through the Son via the ministry of the Spirit. Are we, by our reputation, drawing others to us to answer what is in their hearts? Paul told us to have an answer ready for those who ask the reason of the hope that is in you.    Do we have that answer on our tongues?  The Queen of Sheba was even willing to pay for the wisdom she desired.   But, she was not willing to pay for someone who would talk to her in the same manner others did.  Solomon was different.   God gave him the wisdom to answer her heart.    Do we realize that God can do that same thing for us?  But, unless we study His Word the Spirit is left with no Sword to defend us or enable us. Let's be ready to give an answer by how we conduct our lives and prepare our lives. We are hear as God's voice. But, the only way we are respected as God's voice is if we know God's Words.