Wisdom

Wisdom
2 Chronicles 1:10-12
10 Give me the wisdom and knowledge to lead them properly,* for who could possibly govern this great people of yours?" 11 God said to Solomon, "Because your greatest desire is to help your people, and you did not ask for wealth, riches, fame, or even the death of your enemies or a long life, but rather you asked for wisdom and knowledge to properly govern my people—12 I will certainly give you the wisdom and knowledge you requested. But I will also give you wealth, riches, and fame such as no other king has had before you or will ever have in the future!"

Observation: Of all the things Solomon could have asked for, he asked for wisdom. He asked to have knowledge to lead the people properly! Solomon knew that he was young, inexperienced and the only hope that he had was that God would grant him wisdom. His greatest desire was to help his people!

Application: I feel a lot like Solomon. Young, inexperienced, not for sure if what I am doing is right for the future. However, my heart is like Solomon’s, I want to help people. I do not want wealth, fame, or even for my enemies to die. If I keep our focus on God and his people, God will help me lead them correctly. The future belongs to God anyway.

Prayer: Father, thank you for Solomon’s story. I desire to be like Solomon during his early years, full of wisdom and faith. I ask for wisdom. Wisdom to lead my immediate family, wisdom to lead your church in Jesus Name Amen!