What Will You Ask For?
Do you ever pray asking for God's will, but wonder if what you're praying for is something God would honor? There's an excellent example in the Bible. His name is Solomon. Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba, ascended to the throne when he was eighteen years old. Shortly thereafter, God appeared to him in a dream and said to him,
1 Kings 3:5 (KJV)
"In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, 'Ask what I shall give thee.'"
Under his father, David, the kingdom already had reached an era of peace and prosperity. When Solomon became king, he had everything the world could offer, including youth, wealth, and power. Now God was offering him his choice of additional blessings. What an opportunity! Solomon carefully considered his response to God.
1 Kings 3:9-12 (KJV)
"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? And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; Behold, I have done according to they words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee."
Christians today have the opportunity to ask God for their hearts' desire, too. Indeed, Matthew quotes Jesus as saying, "Ask, and it shall be given you" (Matthew 7:7).
"Let us remember Solomon's example and ask wisely, trusting God to grant our request as he promised."
Darryl and Roxana Matter
What are you praying for?
Blessings,
Bill
1 Kings 3:5 (KJV)
"In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, 'Ask what I shall give thee.'"
Under his father, David, the kingdom already had reached an era of peace and prosperity. When Solomon became king, he had everything the world could offer, including youth, wealth, and power. Now God was offering him his choice of additional blessings. What an opportunity! Solomon carefully considered his response to God.
1 Kings 3:9-12 (KJV)
"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? And the speech pleased the Lord, that Solomon had asked this thing. And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; Behold, I have done according to they words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee."
Christians today have the opportunity to ask God for their hearts' desire, too. Indeed, Matthew quotes Jesus as saying, "Ask, and it shall be given you" (Matthew 7:7).
"Let us remember Solomon's example and ask wisely, trusting God to grant our request as he promised."
Darryl and Roxana Matter
What are you praying for?
Blessings,
Bill
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