Revelation of the Word:

THEME: VALUE OF WISDOM

1 Kings 3:3-12 NKJV

“And Solomon loved the Lord, walking in the statutes of his father David, except that he sacrificed and burned incense at the high places. Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the great high place: Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?” 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. 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. And Your servant is in the midst of Your people whom You have chosen, a great people, too numerous to be numbered or counted. 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?” The speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. 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, 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.”

INSIGHT

-Solomon loved the Lord and was selfless. Matthew 22:37 reminds us that loving God with all of one’s heart, soul and mind is the first and greatest commandment. Further, we are exhorted that if anyone claims to love God he/she must also love their brother and sister, for whoever says that he loved God yet hates his brother or sister is a liar (1 John 4:20-21). Solomon sacrificed a great deal of livestock at Gibeon that translated to a covenant. Psalms 50:5 the Lord says, “Gather My saints together to Me, Those who have made a covenant with Me by sacrifice.” Solomon requested for wisdom. The Lord rewarded him and granted him honor, riches, peace and long life. God calls us to love Him and serve Him and He will prosper us in all our ways.

PRAYER

God You are our refuge and strength a very present help in trouble. We will not fear though the earth be removed and the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea, though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with its swelling, Lord we trust You will help us and deliver us. We love You dear Lord Jesus thank You for loving us first. Dear Lord Jesus You says in Your word that by humility fear of You Lord are riches, honor, and life. May You grant us the gift of humility and wisdom precious Holy Spirit that can only come from You. May You mould us and form us as You please dear Jesus. May You grant us the gift of compassion that we may always demonstrate Your love to all including the less fortunate in our society. We thank You dear Lord Jesus and give You praise, and it is Jesus mighty name we pray. Amen

Further reading: Proverbs 22:4

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