The nations visit Zion (1 Kings 10:1, 13)

Now when the queen of Sheba heard about the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the Lord, she came to test him with difficult questions. King Solomon gave to the queen of Sheba all her desire which she requested, besides what he gave her according to his royal bounty. Then she turned and went to her own land together with her servants. This visit from the queen is a type of what is supposed to happen to the seed of Abraham. God promised that blessing will be bestowed upon the nations from Zion and through Abraham, and all the families of the world will be blessed. Saint Matthew suggests this is also the reason for the coming of the Magi in the birth narrative of Jesus. They came bearing gifts for the new born Christ child. This instant text speaks of the generous wealth of Solomon, a wealth that is from God. It also lends itself to a contrast for how the elect will deal with the nations. In the Old Testament, the elect of the Jews in effect says to the nations, "Come and see." In the church age, the elect of the ones who are saved by the blood of Jesus are sent out and told to go and tell the gospel to the nations. This became a stumbling block to the Israelites. Daily Prayer: Lord Jesus, I am happy to go and tell what you have done for me and to all who come to you with the kind of faith that Abraham had. Abraham didn't do anything to merit your favor. Instead he believed God and it was accounted to him as righteousness. Lord, it is indeed possible to live righteously in my life, not by my power, but by the power you have given to me through the gospel of grace and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Let me walk by faith now that my sins have been forgiven. In your name I pray Amen.