How many times have you read from the Book of Proverbs and been amazed at the wisdom of Solomon?
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| Caption at the City of David. Jerusalem, Israel Solomon's father, David, was devoted to the LORD. |
I’ve
always considered the wisdom to be knowledge and discernment applied to a
situation. Knowledge is in the form of facts, information, and the condition of
knowing about something. Why did Solomon ask God for wisdom? Look at 1 Kings
3:1-15? He was a young new ruler and he just wanted God to bless him so that he
could serve God as well as his father, David, had. God spoke to Solomon in a
dream.
That night the LORD appeared to
Solomon in a dream, and God said, "What do you want? Ask, and I will give
it to you!" Solomon replied, "You showed faithful love to your
servant my father, David, because he was honest and true and faithful to you.
And you have continued your faithful love to him today by giving him a son to
sit on his throne. Now, O LORD my God, you have made me king instead of my
father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn't know his way around.
And here I am in the midst of your own chosen people, a nation so great and
numerous they cannot be counted! Give me an understanding heart so that I can
govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For
who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?" The Lord
was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom. So God replied,
"Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and
have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies—I will
give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding heart
such as no one else has had or ever will have! And I will also give you what
you did not ask for--riches and fame! No other king in all the world will be
compared to you for the rest of your life! 1 Kings 3:5-13 (Underlined for emphasis.)
Wisdom is
something for which we should ask God to give us, if we want to be wise…and to
please the Lord. Jesus is the creator—as shown in the Book of Genesis, so even
wisdom can come from Jesus. Additionally, Jesus told his disciples that whatever
they ask for in His name, God would give them (see John 16:22-24.) Do you see
Jesus providing wisdom to Solomon and others? Do you want more wisdom in your
life? Trust Solomon’s words…knowledge and understanding come from the LORD’s
mouth, who grants wisdom. Fear, or respect, the LORD and you will
gain knowledge of God. What more could you want in life? God blessed
Solomon with the wisdom he asked for, as well as riches and long life. I’d be
content with just more wisdom!
Tune
your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and
ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like
hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the LORD, and
you will gain knowledge of God. For the LORD grants wisdom! From his mouth come
knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:2-6
Prayer
– Lord Jesus, grant me wisdom and understanding of Your word so that I may be a
blessing to You by serving others.
Meditate
on wisdom.
Verses
of Salvation ~ Though the LORD is very great and lives in heaven, he will make
Jerusalem his home of justice and righteousness. In that day he will be your
sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge.
The fear of the LORD will be your treasure. Isaiah 33:5-6
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