Title: King Solomon
Memorize: At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?” 1 Kings 3:5 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: 1 Kings 3:5-14 (Nkjv)
[5] At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?”
[6] And Solomon said: “You have shown great mercy to Your servant David my father, because he walked before You in truth, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with You; You have continued this great kindness for him, and You have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.
[7] Now, O Lord my God, You have made Your servant king instead of my father David, but I am a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in.
[8] And Your servant is in the midst of Your people whom You have chosen, a great people, too numerous to be numbered or counted.
[9] 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?”
[10] The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing.
[11] Then God said to him: “Because you have asked this thing, and have not asked long life for yourself, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have asked the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern justice,
[12] behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you.
[13] And I have also given you what you have not asked: both riches and honor, so that there shall not be anyone like you among the kings all your days.
[14] So if you walk in My ways, to keep My statutes and My commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days.”
Message:
At the beginning of his reign, King Solomon demonstrated remarkable humility by offering a thousand sacrifices to the Lord. Then the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Ask for whatever you want Me to give you.” Solomon recognised his need for divine guidance to govern the people. He knew that he couldn’t rule a whole kingdom with his limited wisdom, so he asked for wisdom from God, and the Lord granted him a wise and discerning heart that surpassed any ruler before him.
King Solomon’s wisdom extended beyond his reign and generation as he left a lasting legacy through the book of Proverbs. I often tell my children that if they want to grow in wisdom, they should read through the book of Proverbs repeatedly in a year because it is filled with wise counsel and moral guidance. King Solomon’s proverbs have inspired generations to pursue righteousness, integrity, and understanding in their daily lives. Humility and dependence on divine wisdom can lead to extraordinary blessings; ask God for wisdom that is beyond your age.
Prayer Point:
Father, please give me wisdom that will distinguish me from my peers, in Jesus’ name.
HYMN 44: Deeper, Deeper In The Love Of Jesus
Deeper, Deeper In The Love Of Jesus
Daily Let Me Go;
Higher, Higher In The School Of Wisdom,
More Of Grace To Know.
Refrain:
Oh, Deeper Yet, I Pray,
And Higher Ev’ry Day,
And Wiser, Blessed, Lord,
In Thy Precious, Holy Word.
Deeper, Deeper! Blessed Holy Spirit,
Take Me Deeper Still,
Till My Life Is Wholly Lost In Jesus,
And His Perfect Will. [Refrain]
Deeper, Deeper! Tho’ It Cost Hard Trials,
Deeper Let Me Go!
Rooted In The Holy Love Of Jesus,
Let Me Fruitful Grow. [Refrain]
Deeper, Higher, Ev’ry Day In Jesus,
Till All Conflict Past,
Finds Me Conqu’ror, And In His Own Image
Perfected At Last. [Refrain]
Bible In One Year: Zechariah 12:1-13:9, Revelation 19:1-21
AUTHORS: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE AND PASTOR FOLU ADEBOYE