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Bless the Lord, whose name is to be praised,
Our Father who art in heaven,
who has given us his laws,
to show us the error of our ways,
Blessed is his son, Christ the Messiah,
who redeemed us from having broken them.
Blessed are you, O Holy Spirit,
who assists us in sinning no more,
and sustains us in the way of the Lord,
grant us wisdom and understanding this day.
Amen.
Old Testament Reading - Visit of the Queen of Sheba
1When the queen of Sheba heard how wonderfully the Lord had blessed Solomon with wisdom,a she decided to test him with some hard questions. 2She arrived in Jerusalem with a long train of camels carrying spices, gold, and jewels; and she told him all her problems. 3Solomon answered all her questions; nothing was too difficult for him, for the Lord gave him the right answers every time.b 4She soon realized that everything she had ever heard about his great wisdom was true. She also saw the beautiful palace he had built, 5and when she saw the wonderful foods on his table, the great number of servants and aides who stood around in splendid uniforms, his cupbearers, and the many offerings he sacrificed by fire to the Lord — well, there was no more spirit in her!
6She exclaimed to him, “Everything I heard in my own country about your wisdom and about the wonderful things going on here is all true. 7I didn’t believe it until I came, but now I have seen it for myself! And really! The half had not been told me! Your wisdom and prosperity are far greater than anything I’ve ever heard of! 8Your people are happy and your palace aides are content — but how could it be otherwise, for they stand here day after day listening to your wisdom! 9Blessed be the Lord your God who chose you and set you on the throne of Israel. How the Lord must love Israel — for he gave you to them as their king! And you give your people a just, good government!”
10Then she gave the king a gift of $3,500,000 in gold, along with a huge quantity of spices and precious gems; in fact, it was the largest single gift of spices King Solomon had ever received.
. . . . .1 Kings 10:1-10- Literally, “heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the Lord.”
- Literally, “there was nothing hidden from the king that he could not explain to her.”
Intercession
Please remember our Prayer Requests
We pray for all people in their daily life and work;
For our families, friends, and neighbours
and for those who are alone.
For this community,
the nation,
and the world;
For all who work for justice, freedom, and peace.
Hear us, Lord;
For your mercy is great.
Amen.
