Wisdom

1 Kings 3:9 says, Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?

When Solomon became king, he was only a young man of about 18 years old. He had big shoes to fill as David’s successor to the throne. So when the Lord appeared to him in a dream and asked him what he wanted, he asked the Lord for wisdom to lead the people. This request pleased the Lord.

I believe that the same request that pleased the Lord then still pleases Him today. He is pleased when we ask Him for wisdom. To ask God for wisdom is to put ourselves in a position of trust.

Although Solomon only asked for wisdom, the Lord added riches, wealth and honor.

2 Chronicles 1:12 says, wisdom and knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have the like.”

Some people are chasing riches, wealth and honor, not realizing that they come through the wisdom of God. Even if someone were to come into sudden wealth, without the wisdom of God to manage it, the money would be wasted away.

But with the wisdom of God, we won’t only be blessed we will also be able to hold on to the blessings in our life. God gives us good success that produces lasting and abiding fruit from generation to generation!

Love Pastor Carol