+DEV+ If I Had One Wish

Date: May 23, 2013 11:11 PM
Topic: +DEV+  If I Had One Wish

If I Had One Wish

"At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you." (1 Kings 3:5)
Scripture Focus: 1 Kings 3:4-15

Solomon, David's son, has just been anointed the King over all Israel. He is a young man, about 30 years old, with powerful enemies on every side. The LORD asks him, "If you could have anything, what would it be?"

From the dialogue that follows between Solomon and the LORD, it is apparent that Solomon could have asked for at least four things: riches, long life, rest from his enemies, wisdom. Solomon decides that wisdom tops the list and amazingly goes on to experience all four.

Consider the value of wisdom above many other things. Wealth without wisdom is like a fool and his money; they are soon parted. Long life in the Old Testament is often tied to obedience. Respectful children live long in the land (Exodus 20:12). How can we obey God's Word if we don't know how to apply it in our lives? Enemies of one kind or another are always looking to prevail. It takes a wise, patient, discerning king to trust the Lord to fight His battles and apply His unorthodox military strategies. Pray for wisdom!

Insight: Desire to understand and apply God's Word above riches, health and peace. Ask for wisdom by faith and God will give it liberally! (James 1:5)




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