I know, my title completely tells you what this is going to be about (sarcasm intended). But in Sunday school, we were reading 1 Kings 3:5-14. Well, we read some more, but these verses really got me thinking. Solomon was a great king over all of Israel. He could of abused his power. He could've been a ruthless king, but he was forever faithful to his Lord and Savior. 1 Kings 3:5 says "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." Now, If someone told me this, the first thing popping into my mind is maybe a private jet. Like whatever I want? Maybe a boyfriend, lots of money, and a nice big mansion to top it all off. Materialistic things. Like loads of ice cream. Solomon could've easily asked for wealth, women, or great power. Do you know what he asked for instead? Wisdom. He asked for wisdom. "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?" 1 Kings 3:9. Do you know what I love most? First of all, he addresses the people as "Yours". He's talking to The Lord here. Like "These people aren't mine, they're YOURS." He's so humble, and on top of all of this, he asks for wisdom. He wants to rule God's people full of Wisdom. Solomon know's that God's in control.
I think we can all learn from Solomon. We focus all of our energy on materialistic things. People come in and out of our lives. That super cool brand new phone will one day break. Everything is going to stop one day. Do you know who's going to be there when it does? Our Lord and Savior.
Also, with the control thing. Solomon trusted in God. I know from experience that sometimes it's really really hard. Romans 8:27 says "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
Solomon, he was called. And The Lord granted him with much more than wisdom. But I mean, he trusted in The Lord wholeheartedly. And boy, do I wish I could be like Solomon. Don't we all though? What's really stopping any of us from putting all of our faith into Christ? Why do we focus on earthy possessions instead of God? Why have we started worshipping people and objects? Why is it so hard to trust God with our lives completely?
I cannot answer these questions. But we're in a world full of sinners. I'm one included. This probably didn't make any sense, but let's try to follow Solomon's example.
Well, until next time,
stay lovely.
Emma Jane
