Overwhelmed

There are times when what I see, hear or experience is simply overwhelming. I don’t always have words to describe what I saw or heard or even experienced. It’s at those times I should probably not say anything. I should try to just take it in. Sometimes there are simply no words to describe or put into proper perspective.

The Queen of Sheba came to visit Solomon because she had heard of his wisdom and wealth. She brought her entourage to Jerusalem to see for herself. She had some questions that she wanted to ask and he answered them all. She was blown away. Check this out…

6 She said to the king, “The report I heard in my own country about your achievements and your wisdom is true. 7 But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told me; in wisdom and wealth you have far exceeded the report I heard. 8 How happy your people must be! How happy your officials, who continually stand before you and hear your wisdom! 9 Praise be to the Lord your God, who has delighted in you and placed you on the throne of Israel. Because of the Lord’s eternal love for Israel, he has made you king to maintain justice and righteousness.” (1 Kings 10:6-9 NIV)

The Queen of Sheba really blessed Solomon – she really seemed genuinely impressed and blessed to have made the trip to visit with him. She noted how blessed the people were who worked with him in the castle. She also realized that the Lord was responsible for his wisdom and wealth.

I need to take notice every day of all God is doing. As I reflect on my journey, I realize that He is with me and has been with me. I believe He has protected me from myself at times. I also believe His Presence has helped me navigate through some very hard times.

When I reflect on the Presence of God in me, I am overwhelmed at the thought that He would live inside my heart and bless me beyond words. Wealth and wisdom are much more that money and fame. Wealth and wisdom bring calm through chaos. I can’t help but sing when I think of how the Lord has blessed me many times over. I also remember that wealth and wisdom are not the end game. The end game is to know the Lord and to walk with Him daily. No matter how wise or wealthy I become, it’s nothing without Him front and center. He holds the keys to eternal life and I can’t take my wealth with me and I’m not sure my wisdom will be significant in eternity. I have a feeling that I won’t need words.

I really like the song by Big Daddy Weave that expresses much of what I’ve tried to say…     Overwhelmed

Pressing On!

Dwayne