December 29, 2023

Author: Pastor David Miner
December 29, 2023

Reading: 1 Kings 3                    Optional Reading: 1 Kings 1, 2, 4
“At Gibeon, the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (1 Kings 3:5 NIV)

As we approach the new year, what if God appeared in your bedroom on New Years Eve and said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” What would you ask for? A new car? A fit body? Money?
Unfortunately, God made such an offer only once in history. He came to King Solomon, the new king of Israel, and offered to give him anything. Solomon, in a stroke of genius, asked for just the right thing: wisdom to lead his people. God liked the request and gave him wisdom. But he also threw in wealth, grandeur, power, fame, and friends, too, just because Solomon had answered so wisely.
Would you ask for wisdom if God gave you that choice? Through wisdom you can live a successful, happy life. Through wisdom, you can solve your problems with speed and skill. With wisdom in your heart, you might become an adviser to president, or you might eve become a president. Wisdom is the key to many things.
Do you know what? God offers you the same thing right now. He will give you wisdom, if you ask him, the same kind he gave Solomon. Why not ask God to start giving you wisdom today? You may be surprised at what happens if you do.

Lord, give me wisdom that I might be great at what I do. Amen.

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