5 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!”
6 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.
7 “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. 8 And here I am in the midst of your own chosen people, a nation so great and numerous they cannot be counted! 9 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?”
10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom. 11 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— 12 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! 13 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! 14 And if you follow me and obey my decrees and my commands as your father, David, did, I will give you a long life.”
15 Then
Solomon woke up and realized it had been a dream. He returned to
Jerusalem and stood before the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant, where he
sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then he invited all his
officials to a great banquet. I Kings 5:3-15
If you were given this chance what would you ask for?
$$$ to get out of debt and never have to work?
Would you ask to be healed from a medical condition so you no longer feel the pain?
Think.....what kind of wisdom can God give us? We can study, take classes and read books to obtain wisdom and knowledge that comes only from man.
Would you or have you ever asked for God's wisdom for something that was not to directly benefit you?
Today's Readings:PSALM 83
1CHRONICLES 29:23-25
2CHRONICLES 1:1
1KINGS 2:13-3:4
2CHRONICLES 1:2-6
1KINGS 3:5-15
2CHRONICLES 1:7-13
1CHRONICLES 29:23-25
2CHRONICLES 1:1
1KINGS 2:13-3:4
2CHRONICLES 1:2-6
1KINGS 3:5-15
2CHRONICLES 1:7-13
Tomorrow's Readings:1KINGS 3:16-28
1KINGS 5:1-18
2CHRONICLES 2:1-18
1KINGS 6:1-13
2CHRONICLES 3:1-14
1KINGS 6:14-38
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