King Solomon

1 King 2
1 As the time of King David's death approached, he gave this charge to his son Solomon:

1 King 3
7 "Now, O LORD my God, you have made me king instead of my father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn't know his way around.

16 Some time later two prostitutes came to the king to have an argument settled.

28 When all Israel heard the king's decision, the people were in awe of the king, for they saw the wisdom God had given him for rendering justice.

John 3

16 "For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.

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Will God gave me wisdom and direction?

Hints: 1 Kings 3:10

10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom.

Answer:

King David had died and now his son Solomon was on the throne. How would he handle the responsibility and the pressure of leading God’s people? Who could he go to for trusted help? Solomon did the right thing; with a humble heart he turned to God and asked for wisdom. Solomon described himself as like being a little child who didn’t know his way around. He told God that no man could do such an important job alone. He sought the Lord’s direction and discernment to know right from wrong. God gave Solomon what he asked for. He made Solomon wiser than anyone on the earth. And, God was so pleased with Solomon’s request that God gave him what he didn’t ask for; riches and fame! Solomon was also promised a long life if he obeyed God’s commands. Solomon used God’s wisdom to give judgment for a heartbreaking situation with two mothers and their babies. “When all Israel heard the king’s decision, the people were in awe of the king, for they saw the wisdom God had given him for rendering justice.” (1 Kings 3:28). Solomon asked for wisdom and God gave it to him and much more. What would you answer if God asked you the same question that He asked Solomon? Proverbs 4:7 says simply, “Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!” Wisdom begins and ends with God. God is our endless source of knowledge and understanding for every decision in this life. All we need to do is ask. “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” (James 1:5). 

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Do I need to love others?

Hints: 1 Kings 3:9
9 Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?"

Answer:

God came to Solomon in a dream and told Solomon he could have anything he wanted. Solomon did not selfishly ask for riches and fame. Solomon said, “Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?” (1 Kings 3:9). Solomon’s prayer was to receive God’s help to rule God’s people. He wanted to make good decisions and judge according to God’s Word and will. Solomon loved and cared for God’s people. He cared enough to make this request above anything else he could have asked for! To truly love God, we must also love His people. There are no exceptions! 1 John 4:7-8 says, “Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” God is not just filled with love; He IS love; the source of love! Think of what these verses say - If we don’t love one another, we do not know God! This Passage makes it clear that loving God and others go hand and hand. Jesus replied, “‘you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:37-39). How important is it to love God and others? Jesus said it was the second most important commandment and just as important as the first commandment! God is love; so since we are made in His image, we were created to love too! (1 John 4:16; Genesis 1:27). 

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