Blessings pour over the ones who find wisdom, for they have obtained living-understanding. As wisdom increases, a great treasure is imparted, greater than many bars of refined gold. It is a more valuable commodity than gold and gemstones, for there is nothing you desire that could compare to her. Wisdom extends to you long life in one hand and wealth and promotion in the other. Out of her mouth flows righteousness, and her words release both law and mercy. The ways of wisdom are sweet, always drawing you into the place of wholeness. Seeking for her brings the discovery of untold blessings, for she is the healing tree of life to those who taste her fruits.
Proverbs 3: 13-18 (TPT)
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think about King Solomon? Wisdom?
There has never been anyone like Solomon with so much wisdom and discernment. We tend to forget that he wasn't just born with the ability to make wise decisions. He was still at a very young age when he had to take the throne after his father, King David (1 Kings 3:7). The only form of reference that he had to rule the nation was the example his father had set for him, as well as his father's last words to him before he died.
Imagine being put in charge of a nation with leaders who are much older than you are and who are relying on you to make the final call on decisions that might have an impact on generations still to come.
No pressure, right?
The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and said: "Ask for whatever you want me to give you." (1 Kings 3:5)
God gave Solomon the opportunity to ask for whatever his heart desired, but out of all that he could ask for, this was his only desire, that he would have the wisdom to rule over God's people.
“Now, Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number.
So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?” The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.
1 Kings 3:7-12 (NIV)
It wasn't Solomon's qualifications nor the fact that he was born into royalty, but it was his heart for God's people that opened up the door to receive not only wisdom but favor in God's eyes.
The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.
1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)
In this world, we need wisdom, our leaders need wisdom. Solomon understood its value. He knew what impact it can have, he saw it with his own eyes and therefore he wrote a whole book about it so that his children and their children and the generations still to come could understand and long for wisdom.
It is still relevant today, in fact, it is more relevant than ever.
Here are kingdom revelations, words to live by, and words of wisdom given to empower you to reign in life, written as proverbs by Israel’s King Solomon, David’s son. Within these sayings will be found the revelation of wisdom and the impartation of spiritual understanding. Use them as keys to unlock the treasures of true knowledge. Those who cling to these words will receive discipline to demonstrate wisdom in every relationship and to choose what is right and just and fair. These proverbs will give you great skill to teach the immature and make them wise, to give youth the understanding of their design and destiny.
Proverbs 1:1-4 (TPT)
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7 (NIV)
Know You Will - UNITED (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOpdRYEs6zg)
Carry me - NEEDTOBREATHE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNm02wt4m60)
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