Solomon's Wisdom

Hello Friends---

Onward into 1 Kings.  David has at the point died, and now Solomon is King and this is what the word has to say:

Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father, only he sacrificed and made offerings at the high places. And the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the great high place. Solomon used to offer a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.” And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant David my father, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you. And you have kept for him this great and steadfast love and have given him a son to sit on his throne this day. And now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of David my father, although I am but 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 many to be numbered or counted for multitude. Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?”
(1 Kings 3:3-9 ESV)

I think it is important to note here that He talks about how David walked in steafast love and that the Lord was steadfast to Him.  It's so important to see how many times God shows us that we just have to live for Him He will bless you. Even going back to Adonijah from yesterday--- Solomon ends up killing Him in chapter 3 which I firmly believe is because He exalted Himself and decided He would be King without consulting the Lord.

And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right, behold, I now do according to your word. 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. I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that no other king shall compare with you, all your days. And if you will walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days.”
(1 Kings 3:11-14 ESV)

Not only is God rewarding Solomon for seeking Gods presence  in the form of wisdom rather than material things, but also God reminds Him that if He will walk in His ways He will be rewarded.  Let's learn from this! Let's walk in his presence and seek His wisdom. It is with Him that all things are possible!!! I've just been blessed and washed over with that today and so thankful for that. He just keeps reminding me how far He has brought me and how much He has redeemed me. SO THANKFUL!!! Ah. Sometimes I'm just overwhelmed with how much He loves me and with so much love for Him.

Keep me updated friends! I want to hear what your learning!!!!