(1 Kings 3:5 NKJV) At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, ” What shall I give you?”
Solomon knew he could not judge the people with his own understanding. He wanted God’s help. So Solomon requested God’s understanding.
(1 Kings 3:9 NKJV) “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?”
Solomon’s heart was in the right place in asking this and it pleased God.
(1 Kings 3:10 NKJV) The speech pleased the LORD, that Solomon had asked this thing.
Have we asked God for His understanding and wisdom in any given situation?
Asking God for His understanding in discerning situations, relationships, job opportunities, in our marriage, leading a church, raising our children, etc., is very important.
(1 Kings 3:11-13 NKJV) 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.
We need God’s understanding if we want His victory in every area of our lives and in every situation we encounter. This is the heart of God for us!!
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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