What Would You Ask For?

"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." James 1:5

This verse was part of my bible study this morning, and the first thing that the Lord brought to mind was King Solomon.  In his early reign he had a vision at Gibeon where the Lord appeared to him and told him to ask what he would have.  After mentioning his father, King David, and then confessing his own ignorance and weaknesses, this is what Solomon asked of God:

"Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?" 1 Kings 3:9

Solomon's request pleased the Lord.

In fact, the Lord was so pleased by Solomon's request, that not only did God give Solomon the wisdom that he had asked for, but He gave him both riches, and honour so that there would not be any among the kings like unto Solomon all thy days.  1 Kings 3:13

"And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore." 1 Kings 4:29

"And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five." 1 Kings 4:32

"And there came of all people to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all the kings of the earth, which had heard of his wisdom." 1 Kings 4:34

The key to success, a long life and peace among men is to have the wisdom of God.

Not the wisdom of the world, but wisdom from God.  God's wisdom will give us understanding and discernment between what is good and what is bad.  God's wisdom will bless us, and it will bless those around us.

When we acknowledge the fact that we need godly wisdom, God promises to give us wisdom.  All we need to do is ask.

Friend, if God were to come to you in a dream and ask you what you want, what would you ask for?

Asking God for wisdom...

    Is the smart thing to do...

        But that's just me!