In an recent email from my dad, he wrote:
One of the most intriguing questions is: if God were to grant you whatever you asked, what would you request? We must remember that when Solomon made this request, he was just beginning his leadership role. He was still untested for the most part. He had no idea what conspiracies might be developing among his enemies. He did not know if the surrounding nations would seize the opportunity at the death of his warrior father to mount an insurrection. Young Solomon faced an extremely uncertain future.
If the young ruler had merely been looking to have his immediate needs met, he might have asked for protection, or vast wealth. That would have been thinking short-term. But unlike wealth, wisdom lasts for a lifetime. It affects your life for many years to come. Solomon wisely asked for something that could benefit him many times over. He clearly demonstrated wisdom, in asking for it!
The irony is that God’s wisdom is also available to everyone who truly desires it (James 1:5).
The problem is that not everyone is willing to do what is necessary to receive it (daily devotional) . Unlike Solomon, many of us are more enamored with the temporal, and the immediate, rather than what would benefit us long term. We grasp at the treasure in front of us and neglect the wisdom that would have enriched us for years to come. How much do you desire God’s wisdom?
If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
