Behold, something greater than Solomon is here. – Matthew 12:42

Relationships are often complicated! When Jesus was walking the earth, He had real relationships, and like yours, some of them were challenging. The religious leaders of His day were perplexed by Him. While He was a master of their scriptures (what we call the Old Testament), Jesus DID things that did not conform to their religious traditions, particularly the ones they used to evaluate one another for recognition. The Pharisees continually asked Jesus to prove Himself by performing signs.  

One day, in an exchange with those proud leaders, they again requested a “miracle on demand.” In response, Jesus gave them a Jewish history lesson. He reminded them of the time when the Gentile Queen of Sheba traveled across the globe to hear the wisdom entrusted to the celebrated king of Israel, Solomon.

The Pharisees knew God’s Messiah would be wiser than Solomon, and when Jesus told them plainly, referring to Himself, “something greater than Solomon is here,” there was no doubt the miracle He was offering them was a bold claim to be their long–awaited Messiah.

Today, relationships have become complicated by political ideology and a culture drifting further and further from the Lord. As you draw closer to the Savior, your relationship grows deeper, and you understand His truth and His ways more and more. Pray for Americans to remember the Christian heritage of this nation that led it to greatness and blessing. Intercede for those currently in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government to personally seek out God’s wisdom, finding it in the miracle of Jesus Christ, humble Savior King.