在參觀一個靈修營地時，那裡極好的環境讓我們一行人不禁連連驚嘆：「哇！」有人以巨資購得這個營地，是為了讓教會和機構同工有一個休息和重振活力的地方。那些具有設計美感的大號雙層床（或上下鋪），以及有特大號床的套房，真是令人嘆為觀止。那設備完善的廚房和用餐區，也讓所有人大開眼界。我們以為這就是所有令人驚嘆之處，卻沒想到還有更多讓人驚艷的地方，包括一個符合標準尺寸的室內籃球場。這個靈修營地處處都令人由衷驚嘆：「哇！」

當示巴女王去古城耶路撒冷拜訪所羅門王，也發出類似「哇！」的驚嘆。她「看見所羅門的一切智慧和他建造的宮殿、⋯⋯就驚奇得不知所措」（列王紀上10章4-5節，新譯本）。幾百年後，大衛王的另一個後裔耶穌，以不同的方式讓人驚嘆。凡祂所到之處，人們都因祂的智慧和所行的奇事感到驚訝（路加福音4章36節），祂要眾人看到「這裡有一人比所羅門更大」（11章31節）。耶穌那令人驚嘆的事工是讓人的罪得到赦免，那是祂付上極大的代價，犧牲生命完成的救贖大工。祂歡迎所有願意歸向祂的人，這些人必會經歷祂的美善和恩典，從今直到永遠歌頌祂，並且讚嘆：「哇！」

“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!