1 Kings 3:9
So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours? The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.
I have to admit, if God asked me for "whatever you want Me to give you", I'm not sure a discerning heart would be my first choice. There you have it. My selfishness right out there. Forgive me Lord. When we look at the verse though, this is what pleased God. Solomon didn't ask God to take the task away, or do his job for him, he asked God for wisdom. Solomon considered himself a little child, not knowing how to carry out his responsibilities. James 1:5 tells us "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him" Wisdom is more than just knowledge, it knowing how to use it and make decisions. As we read on, we learn that after He gave Solomon wisdom, everything else he needed and could ever ask for followed. So here we have it. The Kingdom principle Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6:31-33 "Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well". God knows our needs. He also knows our hearts and when we seek to serve Him first, He is pleased. Lord I pray that when we kneel before You today we ask for wisdom and discernment to get through each situation we are facing. I pray by the power of Your Holy Spirit You bless us with knowledge beyond our understanding so just as Solomon we will distinguish between right and wrong according to Your Kingdom principles.
Randi
So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours? The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this.
I have to admit, if God asked me for "whatever you want Me to give you", I'm not sure a discerning heart would be my first choice. There you have it. My selfishness right out there. Forgive me Lord. When we look at the verse though, this is what pleased God. Solomon didn't ask God to take the task away, or do his job for him, he asked God for wisdom. Solomon considered himself a little child, not knowing how to carry out his responsibilities. James 1:5 tells us "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him" Wisdom is more than just knowledge, it knowing how to use it and make decisions. As we read on, we learn that after He gave Solomon wisdom, everything else he needed and could ever ask for followed. So here we have it. The Kingdom principle Jesus teaches us in Matthew 6:31-33 "Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well". God knows our needs. He also knows our hearts and when we seek to serve Him first, He is pleased. Lord I pray that when we kneel before You today we ask for wisdom and discernment to get through each situation we are facing. I pray by the power of Your Holy Spirit You bless us with knowledge beyond our understanding so just as Solomon we will distinguish between right and wrong according to Your Kingdom principles.
Randi
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