Ask

“At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream at night. God said, "Ask. What should I give you?" ~1 Kings 3:5 HCSB

David had gone to be with his fathers and his son Solomon was declared king.  Solomon walked in the way of David and the Lord came to him in a dream.  God asked Solomon what shall I give you.  Most people in Solomon position might have asked for riches, long life or freedom from enemies, but Solomon say this, “So give Your servant an obedient heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?" (1 Kings 3:9 HCSB) Solomon asked for a ‘listening heart’ which is translated in English differently, some say understanding, wisdom or discerning, but I like obedient.  Solomon understood where the wisdom needed to govern came from. 

Solomon confesses he is young and inexperienced and he greatly desired to please the Lord in being king over God’s people.  He understood it was God who made him king and it was God who would give him the wisdom he needed.  Solomon did something else important, he asked.  Have you found yourself tested? Found yourself in an impossible situation and you feel hugely under qualified? It is when we are in these situations that we need to ask God for knowledge.  Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5 HCSB) With God there is wisdom to see us through any situation we just need to ask.

Solomon humbled himself before the Lord, he knew where to go for help and he asked.  God granted his request.  He made Solomon the wisest man to ever live.  He not only gave him wisdom but he also gave him everything he didn’t ask for.  He was given riches, he was protected and given long life.  Anytime we seek God first, He will always exceed our expectations.  Today ask God to give you the wisdom you need.  Humble yourself before the Lord and know it is God who is knows all things, he alone can help you. 

  

Lord you are to wonderful to understand, Lord give me understanding of You.  Lord give me the wisdom needed to live to bring you glory.  Lord give me the knowledge I need to live a life worthy of the call you have placed on my life.  Amen