The Queen of the South will rise at the judgement with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, and now something greater than Solomon is here.Matthew 12:42
These are the words of Jesus. He claims a unique relationship to God, but despite His miracles, goodness and love, He is met with suspicion by the very people who should recognize Him. Old Testament prophesy and law, point directly to Jesus’ coming, yet these things of order have been upset to quench man’s appetite for power over one another. The pharisees had just accused Jesus of doing the work of Beelzebub. Now they ask for a sign that will validate His claim to who He is. The only sign that will be given is His resurrection from the dead after three days in the grave.
Jesus contrasts this hard headed, hard hearted generation with The Queen of Sheba, (I Kings 10:1-10 coming from the South Arabian Kingdom of Saba,) who heard of Solomon’s wisdom and splendor and traveled from modern day Yemen seeking truth, bringing gifts and offerings.
Jesus does not act to prove, validate or vindicate Himself. He IS compassion, grace and mercy. When we seek Him, we find Him just as He IS, the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Blessings,
Gretchen