1 Kings 3:10-12 (ESV Strong's)
It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this. 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.
Tag: God Gives Wisdom
When we talk about walking with God we can, at any time, claim the promises of God for ourselves. Note what James tells us about wisdom and a promise from God:
James 1:5-8 (ESV Strong's)
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
We have these verses shown in the story of Solomon. Solomon was young and was asked of God what he would want God to do for him. Solomon could have asked for riches, power, or the death of his enemies. Instead, Solomon asks for wisdom. Maybe this is what James had in mind when he would pen his words almost a thousand years later. God gives wisdom. In fact, He makes it available on every corner:
Proverbs 8:1-4 (ESV Strong's)
Does not wisdom call?
Does not understanding raise her voice?
On the heights beside the way,
at the crossroads she takes her stand;
beside the gates in front of the town,
at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:
“To you, O men, I call,
and my cry is to the children of man.
Wisdom calls out to all who want her. But, we have to ask in faith, nothing wavering (like a wave of the sea). This is an aspect of belief. We have to believe that God has wisdom and that He will grant it to us when we ask. Wisdom comes from God and no other place. It does not come from age or education or power or riches. It comes from the fear of the Lord:
Proverbs 9:10 (ESV Strong's)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
We must “fear” God - live in reverence of Him. That is where wisdom begins. That is what Solomon did and demonstrated for us and God granted him wisdom and discernment.
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