It seems like one thing we are always seeking is the proper knowledge it takes on how to handle the different situations life throws. In other words, we are always desiring wisdom. If you are needing some wisdom to handle some things in your life right now, then there is a simple solution-- ask for it.
James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (ESV)
James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. (ESV)
1 Kings 3:5, 9-14 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”
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 wiseand discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both wealth and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. And if you walk in obedience to me and keep my decrees and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life.” (NIV)
Desiring wisdom is wise in itself and it is guaranteed that if we ask for it in faith, we will receive it. In the Old Testament, King Solomon was given the opportunity to ask God for whatever He wanted. He asked for sound judgement and went down in history for his unmatched wisdom. The Lord praised Solomon for his decision of wisdom over wealth, recognition, or other earthly pleasures.
We have access to all the wisdom we need today, if we only ask. It seems too good to be true! And when we ask for wisdom we gain many more gifts just as King Solomon did. Jesus gives more than we could ever deserve and certainly everything we need. Tap into the wisdom you need today by tapping into a deeper relationship with Jesus.
James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. (ESV)
1 Kings 3:5, 9-14 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”
....“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 wiseand discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both wealth and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. And if you walk in obedience to me and keep my decrees and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life.” (NIV)
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