Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.
2 Chronicles 1:1 NIV
David’s son Solomon got a firm grip on the kingdom of Israel not because he was self-centered but because He was God-centered. And because Solomon stuck so close to God, God stuck close to Solomon—“and made him exceedingly great.”
Later in 2 Chronicles, Solomon seeks out and worships the Lord’s presence at the Tent of Meeting. That night God appears to Solomon in a dream, saying, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you” (1 Kings 3:5 NIV). Solomon doesn’t ask for his enemies to be killed, wealth, fame, or a long life. Instead, he asks for wisdom with which to lead God’s people.
Because what Solomon asks for is coming from the bottom of his heart and is a selfless request, a very-pleased God grants his request for wisdom—and grants him great wealth as well!
Solomon was a person totally devoted to God, who stuck close to and sought God while He was near (see Isaiah 55:6–7), a great example for any human to follow!
What would you like to ask God for? If your request is heart-centered, God-serving, and selfless, God will surely grant it—and more besides!
God, help me search my heart, find the request I want to make of You that would further Your kingdom. May it please You.
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Today’s reading was adapted from Daily Wisdom for Women: 2018 Devotional Collection with permission from Barbour Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading was written by Amy Trent.