The Bible teaches we often go without because we often fail to ask. More than this, however, is that we can often be asking for the wrong things or asking amiss.
What are we asking God to give to us?
Solomon inherited the throne of his father. David had been beloved and good (though imperfect) king. As Solomon took the throne, he felt inadequate to lead God's people. What an incredible undertaking to exercise authority over God's people and lead them in the way everlasting! I can identify. Not with being a king or the son of a king, but the awesome task of leading God's people.
When God, therefore, asked Solomon what he would request, Solomon asked for discernment and wisdom. He petitioned God for a discerning heart to govern the people, distinguishing between right and wrong. He didn't want to be in power. He wanted to be a good leader.
This request pleased the Lord who granted him both wisdom and the things he could have asked for but didn't. God gave Solomon wisdom to lead the people. Wisdom is not synonymous with knowledge. Wisdom is the application of knowledge and the ability to discern among people and situations. The kind of wisdom we need comes from above, from the God who sees all things perfectly.
Knowledge may tell you what, but it is wisdom that guides you in how. Knowledge may give you the answer, but wisdom will give you the application.
Regardless of your need, ask God to supply. If your need is to know how God would have you to act or move, pray for the wisdom from God above.
Take a Daniel moment:
1. Praise God for His infinite wisdom and counsel.
2. Ask God to supply for your specific need today.
3. Pray for wisdom in how God would have you to live, move, and have your being.
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