August 10, 2010
God tells Solomon to ask for whatever he wants from him. Solomon first replies by recounting how kind and faithful God had been to David, and how faithful David had been in obeying God. Solomon then says, "Lord my God." My God, not his (David's) God, not the God, but my God. He goes on to say several different times, your servant. Solomon had the order of authority correct.
My God → your servant. God knew Solomon's heart. He knew Solomon was an honest man. God would have never made the same offer to Absalom, Adonijah, or Saul. Solomon didn't ask for wealth, fame, and life for himself. He also didn't ask for revenge or death for his enemies. He asked for an obedient heart, for wisdom, and understanding. And, because Solomon had his heart right, God not only gave him wisdom and understanding, He also gave him what he didn't ask for: wealth, fame, and long life. "If you follow me THEN I will give..."
Solomon had great wisdom. He could discern who was telling the truth and who wasn't. When the two women brought the baby before him (each declaring the baby was theirs) he wisely discerned who the real mother was, and the baby was returned to his mother.
When our hearts are right God blesses. LORD, may I have an obedient heart. May I obey your teachings.
Next Entry: I Kings 5:1 – 6:38
God tells Solomon to ask for whatever he wants from him. Solomon first replies by recounting how kind and faithful God had been to David, and how faithful David had been in obeying God. Solomon then says, "Lord my God." My God, not his (David's) God, not the God, but my God. He goes on to say several different times, your servant. Solomon had the order of authority correct.
God
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Man
My God → your servant. God knew Solomon's heart. He knew Solomon was an honest man. God would have never made the same offer to Absalom, Adonijah, or Saul. Solomon didn't ask for wealth, fame, and life for himself. He also didn't ask for revenge or death for his enemies. He asked for an obedient heart, for wisdom, and understanding. And, because Solomon had his heart right, God not only gave him wisdom and understanding, He also gave him what he didn't ask for: wealth, fame, and long life. "If you follow me THEN I will give..."
Solomon had great wisdom. He could discern who was telling the truth and who wasn't. When the two women brought the baby before him (each declaring the baby was theirs) he wisely discerned who the real mother was, and the baby was returned to his mother.
When our hearts are right God blesses. LORD, may I have an obedient heart. May I obey your teachings.
Next Entry: I Kings 5:1 – 6:38
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