Seeking the right gifts...
1 Chronicles 10:10-12
"Give me wisdom and understanding, so that I may go out and come in before this people, for who can judge this great people of Yours?"
And God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart and you did not ask for riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies, nor did you ask for long life, but you asked for wisdom and understanding for yourself, that you might judge My people over whom I made you king, now I will give you this wisdom and understanding. I will also give you riches and wealth and honor, such as none of the kings before you possessed, nor shall any after you possess."
Personal Challenge...
God wants our heart first and foremost, and then He wants our minds and our wills. Solomon had the opportunity to ask for anything that He desired and yet he assessed his position in life and chose to ask for wisdom and understanding so that he could effectively serve the people of God. His heart was focused on God and others rather than on himself. He also did not ask for knowledge, which today is one of those riches and wealth that so many in the church pursue. For knowledge can give one riches or wealth and honor as well as victory over our enemies. However, wisdom and understanding tempers knowledge so that it builds up and edifies. May our hearts be so hungry after God so as to seek His wisdom and understanding.
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