Comments on: Solomon – A Sign, Wonder, and Shadow of Things to Come

By: Shelby Shock Marsh

Shelby Shock Marsh — Thu, 06 Mar 2014 07:42:39 +0000

i believe that when we can recognize that we ARE (already & fully) the righteousness of God, then we can not only see ourselves in light of the Truth, but we also see everyone else that way as well. Including David, Solomon, etc. For some reason, ive been taught about these great people of the bible in light of their errors, kind of like their mistakes (their human-ness) were our saving grace (so to speak) showing us that there is still a chance to become ‘a man after God’s own heart’ or ‘the disciple whom Jesus loves’ because David & John made grave mistakes (too) but were highly honored by God. Now im beginning to see that we arent seen by God in light of our mistakes & his willingness to forgive them each time we fail. We are seen in light of: everything we will ever need forgiveness for has already been granted & all of our sin is as far as the East is from the West SINCE BEFORE the foundations of the world. So this new insight is causing me to look at these imperfect people of God differently. It is also helping me see myself differently. My perception & perspective is being greatly altered & it is a beautiful sight & a beautiful place to sit. Shadows, signs & wonders all look different depending on the Light.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 13:28:55 +0000

In reply to Shelby Shock Marsh. Beautifully put, Shelby. So true!

By: twotrees928

twotrees928 — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 06:55:37 +0000

The Cray One has melt down! So be it!

By: Pamela

Pamela — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 23:23:34 +0000

In reply to jimpuntney.

Yes, and to think, that Jesus is said to be “greater than Solomon”, Luke 11:31.

So if that is the case that “half wasn’t told the queen”, and Jesus is greater, then that means?

I better stop here. Heavenly math is mind-blowing! :-)

By: jimpuntney

jimpuntney — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 12:45:33 +0000

‘WHEN THE queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, she came to Jerusalem to test him with hard questions,..”

“And when the queen of Sheba had seen Solomon’s wisdom, the house he had built, The food of his table, the seating of his officials, the [standing at] attention of his servants, their apparel, his cupbearers also and their apparel, and his burnt offerings which he offered at the house of the Lord, there was no more spirit in her.

She said to the king, The report which I heard in my own land of your acts and sayings and of your wisdom was true, But I did not believe their words until I came and my eyes had seen it. Behold, the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me; you surpass the fame that I heard of you.” 2 Chron. 9

Solomon’s wisdom, and his kingdom impressed Sheba immensely “there was no more spirit in her”, and her eyes saw far more than she had heard. What a beautiful expression of our entering His Kingdom, to ‘see’ the Lords table is to see Jesus Christ, to taste of Him and find that His flesh is food, and His blood is drink, to sup on the Manna, and to bask in His Love,

“the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me; you surpass the fame that I heard of you.”

By: Pamela

Pamela — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 23:15:21 +0000

In reply to Paul Rodgers. Thank you for sharing this, Paul. I'd say that was more like a 'stroll' than a 'stray'. :-)

By: jimpuntney

jimpuntney — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 16:52:22 +0000

Solomon depicts man under the sun with nothing lacking materially. Yet in this under the sun perspective he sees nothing but vanity. His thoughts are drawn to intimacy, and this is the theme of the Song of Songs. Solomon is indeed both shadow and linage for the true Bridegroom Jesus Christ. Solomon in his wisdom points us to what is above the sun…The Son of Man, and the intimacy of His Loving Kingdom.

By: Paul Rodgers

Paul Rodgers — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 22:47:41 +0000

I know I’m straying from your request, but as I considered it, this came to mind when I read this:
“However, sin does not negate God’s promises and ultimate purpose. Many ‘shadows’ of Christ sinned ‘royally’”
Not only shadows of Jesus, but his ancestry as well, which depicts the ‘wonders’ of his redemption for those God has “…subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.”. The geneology of Jesus in Matthew 1 is quite a mess as well! From man’s point of view, It is hardly a lineage for the King of Kings that is worth boasting about. But the bridegroom does!