King Solomon

Scripture:

1 Kings 2:1-3:28


Observation:

David has died and Solomon is now king. Solomon establishes his reign by removing former officials and replacing them with people of his own choosing (that’s the PG instead of the PG-13 version). :)

In chapter 3, the LORD appears to Solomon in a dream. (Remember in our last passage we are told that the LORD loved Solomon, and Solomon was also given the name “Jedediah” which means “beloved of God.”) In the dream, God said to Solomon “Ask what I shall give you.” Solomon asked for wisdom, and God gave him not only wisdom (“Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you”) but also riches and honor.

In the last section of today’s reading, we see the fruit of Solomon’s wisdom when he is able to determine which woman is actually the mother of the child in question.


Application:

When presented with the opportunity to ask God for ANYTHING, Solomon chose wisdom in order to govern God’s people well. Many times in the Scriptures we are told to be wise.

What are some of the things we know about wisdom?

1. If we ask for wisdom, God will give it to us (James 1:5)
2. Wisdom is found in God alone (Proverbs 2:6, 9:10)

Prayer:

In Matthew 6:33 Your Word says “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” and in Jeremiah 29:13 You tell us “you will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart.”

Give us a yearning for You, Oh Lord. Teach us how to seek You. Draw us to Yourself. I pray we would each know you more intimately and more fully each moment of every day. Fill us with You!