April 11
1 Kings 3-5
"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, NIV) Can
you imagine God showing up asking you what you want Him to give you? Where
would you start? God, creator of all the earth asking you what you want. The
sky is the limit. Solomon did not ask for power, or riches, or any material
gift. Solomon asked for wisdom in leading the people of Israel.
God was pleased with Solomon’s response and gave him
not only wisdom but also power and riches beyond measurement. "Moreover, I will give you what you
have not asked for—both riches and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have
no equal among kings. And if you walk in my ways and obey my statutes and
commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life.”" (1
Kings 3:13-14, NIV)
When we come to God humbly and seeking His direction
in our lives, when we seek godly wisdom over worldly riches, God provides. He
may also bless us with worldly riches, but He may provide us with the blessings
of heaven, which are worth much more in an eternal economy. God wants us to
want to know Him and serve Him above all else. James 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." (James 1:5, NIV)
Seek God’s wisdom, it is worth more than all the
world has to offer.
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