Give Me The Wisdom I Need.

"Because you have asked for the wisdom to rule justly,instead of long life for yourself or riches or the death of your enemies,I will do what you have asked.I will give you more wisdom and understanding than anyone has ever had before or will ever have again.

All your life you will have wealth and honour,more than that of any other king.

And if you obey me and keep my laws and commands,I will give you a long life."

Solomon woke up and realized that God had spoken to him in the dream.

1 KINGS 3 : 11 - 1

God’s Answer to Solomon.

These verses describe God's response to Solomon's prayer. 

Solomon had not asked for long life, riches, or victory over his enemies. Instead, he asked for wisdom and an understanding heart to govern God's people rightly.

God was pleased with his request and said, in essence:

Because you asked for wisdom, rather than selfish things, God would give him extraordinary wisdom and discernment.

He would also give Solomon what he had not asked for—riches and honour.

If Solomon walked faithfully with God, God promised to lengthen his days.

This passage shows the principle of putting God's purposes before personal desires.

Solomon asked for something that would help him serve others well, and God blessed him beyond what he requested.

It reminds us:

When our greatest desire is to honour God and faithfully fulfil the responsibility He has given us, we can trust Him with the things we need.

There is also a condition in verse 14: God's blessings were connected with Solomon's continued faithfulness and obedience. 

Wisdom itself was not enough; Solomon needed to walk in God's ways.

Prayer.

“Lord, give me an understanding heart, so that I may make wise decisions, serve others faithfully, and walk in Your ways. Help me to value what pleases You above worldly success.”