Now I Lay Me Down

“It’s one thing to willingly bow our heads and hearts. But it’s something else again to be humbled.” ~ It’s Good to Be Queen

Chapter Four: It’s Good to Be Humbled

This chapter was originally titled “It’s Good to Be Humble,” until I realized Sheba didn’t arrive with an attitude of humility—and I seldom show up with one either.

Humility doesn’t come naturally to most of us, let alone to a queen. Even so, God humbled our Sheba by gently putting her in her place—on her knees, with her pride in tatters and her breath stolen and her eyes lifted up.

That’s where we belong as well, beloved.

Let’s see how she got there.

When the queen of Sheba

saw all the wisdom of Solomon

and the palace he had built,

the food on his table,

the seating of his officials,

the attending servants in their robes,

his cupbearers,

and the burnt offerings he made

at the temple of the Lord,

she was overwhelmed.

1 Kings 10:4–5

Quite a list. Solomon displayed his wisdom not only by answering every one of Sheba’s questions but also by inviting her to view his architectural feats. And his lavish meals. And his impressive court.

Still, it was Solomon’s worship that really blew Sheba’s mind. A king, paying homage to an unseen God! No wonder she was “overcome” (AMP), and so utterly “amazed” (NCV) that no “breath” (OJB) remained in her body.