1 Kings 10:4-5 And when the queen of Sheba had seen all of Solomon’s wisdom, and the house that he had built….there was no more spirit in her.
The queen of Sheba had heard of Solomon by reputation; she had to come see for herself. She was blown away by the wisdom of Solomon and by the wealth, power, and glory of the kingdom built through God’s wisdom. She was impressed, overwhelmed, and awed by God’s kingdom. There was no more spirit in her.
When we really see and experience God in the glorious Gospel of Salvation the same thing happens to us. We are impressed with the Wisdom of God, not to mention His love, grace, glory, and power. Jesus is the Wisdom of God. He is awe-inspiring. He takes our breath away. The inborn human spirit is full of pride, rebellion, and self-reliance. When we are baptized and come to believe in Jesus the Holy Spirit comes in with overwhelming love to take over the place of the human spirit.
We may not always feel this Spirit takeover, though at times we do sense His presence. However, this is what really happens when God touches us, whether we realize it or not. We know it because the Word says so. Therefore, we seek first the kingdom of God. And we pray daily that awesome prayer, “For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen.”