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Now someone greater than Solomon is here. Luke 11:31 nlt

Today's Scripture Luke 11:27-32

Today's Insights In Luke 11:31, Jesus says that “someone greater than Solomon is here” (nlt). The uniqueness of Christ’s words and works inspired faith and wonder in the people of His day. One word that captured their response is amazed, translated from the Greek word thaumazō, which means “wonder, marvel, admire.” After speaking at the synagogue in Nazareth, Luke said of Jesus: “All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips” (4:22). Regarding His works, after Christ delivered a boy from demonic power, “everyone was marveling at all that Jesus did” (9:43). Another word used in reference to Jesus’ awe-inspiring ministry is existēmi, which means “to amaze, astonish, throw into wonderment.” In response to Christ raising a little girl from the dead, “they were completely astonished” (Mark 5:42). The Message renders it: “They . . . were all beside themselves with joy.”

Today's Devotional “Wow!” was the response of our team members who toured a retreat center—purchased at great cost by a person with a vision for the refreshment and encouragement of people serving in ministry. We were amazed by double-decker, queen-sized bunks and bedroom suites with king-sized beds. The exquisitely equipped kitchen and dining area also generated wide-eyed delight. And, just when you thought that you’d seen it all, there were more surprises—including a full-sized, indoor basketball court. Every “wow” was warranted.

The Queen of Sheba had a similar “wow” response when she visited King Solomon in ancient Jerusalem. When she “saw all the wisdom of Solomon and the palace he had built . . . she was overwhelmed” (1 Kings 10:4-5). Centuries later, another royal son of David—Jesus—appeared, and He amazed people in other ways. Everywhere He went, people recognized the wonder of His wisdom and works (Luke 4:36), and He urged them to see that “someone greater than Solomon” had stepped onto the scene (11:31 nlt). The stunning ministry of Jesus grants forgiveness of sin—purchased at great cost, His death. He welcomes anyone who will to come to Him. And those who do will experience His beauty and grace and will sing His praises now and throughout eternity. Wow!

Reflect & Pray What about Jesus compels you to say, “Wow!”? If you haven’t yet experienced the goodness of God through Jesus, what’s keeping you from getting to know Him?

Dear Jesus, please continue to open my eyes and heart to see how amazing You are.

By Arthur Jackson

看哪，在这里有一人比所罗门更大。路加福音 11:31

今日经文：路加福音 11章27-32 节

今日心得：在路加福音 11章31节中，耶稣说，比所罗门更大的人来了。基督独特的言行激发了当时人们的信心和惊叹。“惊奇”这个词最能体现他们的反应。这个词源于希腊语 thaumazō，意为“惊奇、惊叹、钦佩”。在拿撒勒的会堂讲道后，路加这样评价耶稣：“众人都称赞他，并希奇他口中所说的恩言”（4:22）。关于他的作为，在基督从邪灵的权势下救出一个男孩后，“众人都希奇耶稣所做的一切”（9:43）。另一个用来形容耶稣令人敬畏的事工的词是existēmi，意思是“使惊奇、震惊、惊叹”。当人们听到基督使一个小女孩从死里复活时，“他们都惊奇”（马可福音5:42）。信息版的翻译是：“他们……都欣喜若狂。”

今天的灵修 “哇！”是我们团队成员参观静修中心时的反应，这座中心是由一位怀揣着向传道人提供慰藉鼓励的异象的人斥巨资购置的。双层床、大号床和配有特大号床的卧室套房令我们惊叹不已。设备精良的厨房和用餐区也令人赞叹不已。就在你以为已经看完一切的时候，更多惊喜出现了，包括一个全尺寸的室内篮球场。每一个“哇”都是值得的。

示巴女王在古耶路撒冷拜访所罗门王时，也曾有过类似的惊叹。她“见所罗门一切智慧和他所建造的宫殿……就惊呆了”（列王纪上10:4-5）。几个世纪之后，大卫王的另一个儿子,耶稣出现了，祂以不同的方式让人们惊叹。祂所到之处，人们都认识到祂智慧和作为的奇妙（路加福音4:36），祂敦促人们要知道，“有一位比所罗门更大的”已经出现了（路加福音11:31）。耶稣令人惊叹的事工带来对罪人的赦免,这赦罪之恩是以祂自己死作为代价换来的。祂欢迎任何愿意来到祂面前的人。那些来到祂面前的人将体验到祂的荣美和恩典，并在现在和永恒中歌颂祂。哇！

反思与祷告耶稣的哪些方面让你惊叹不已？如果你还没有藉着耶稣体验到上帝的美善，是什么阻碍你认识祂呢？

亲爱的耶稣，请继续开启我的眼睛和心灵，让我看到祢的奇妙。