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. – 1 Kings 3:11-13 ESV
Warrior;
God’s WORD is EVERLASTING, He is ETERNAL and JUST! However, there are certain things God CAN’T do, and one of them is LIE- He would cease being God! God promised to make Solomon the wisest man to ever walk on this planet, 1 Kings 4:29-34 confirms this; And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding beyond measure, and breadth of mind like the sand on the seashore, so that Solomon’s wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the people of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt….
Leader, God gave us the Bible for many reasons; All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. (1 Timothy 3:16) Solomon wrote most of the book of PROVERBS, which is composed of HIS WISDOM. He tells us in the First chapter why GOD told him to write the book. He penned PROVERBS to offer instruction, wisdom and understanding (v2). He also recorded the book to help others gain an understanding of judgment and equity (v3), to acquire simple prudence (v 4) and to offer discretion and knowledge to the young (v4). In v5 -6, Solomon additionally states he recorded his words to increase the wisdom of somebody already wise, to offer advice on wise counsel, and to give understanding regarding the enigmas and riddles given by those who have attained wisdom.
Conduit, WISDOM, no matter where people are, cries to be heard and followed. (Proverbs 1:20) A basic fear of God is available to all men- BUT they must HUMBLE themselves and seek GOD’S WISDOM instead of the wisdom of man and the flesh. For the wisdom of this world is folly with God. For it is written, “He catches the wise in their craftiness,” (1 Corinthians 3:19) However, through God’s HOLY SPIRIT, wisdom can empower the believer to make good, righteous choices – choices that lead to a full and rich life. There are 31 chapters in the book of Proverbs; One chapter for each day of the month! Each day read that day’s chapter in the BOOK and allow GOD’S wisdom to pervade your HEART, BODY and SOUL- with PASSION! Amen!
