A cry for wisdom
The prayer and hearts desire for Solomon was simply "wisdom and discernment" to rule or lead the nation of Israel as their King or Leader. Amazingly to me, he does this as he is building unhealthy alliances with other nations by taking a wife of another country. God grants his request and gives him such favor that is really unheard of in the OT. Not only wisdom and discernment to rule over a nation but also to have other nations and leaders coming to gleam from his life and mind, based upon his relationship and favor from God, anything they could so that they too could have wisdom to live out their lives.
Our culture and time cries out for the same......wisdom Lord....for a job, a relationship, a decision, a type of Bible to buy, school to attend, what to eat or not too, reconciliation, means of healing, etc. The list is endless. We must cry out to God and "ask"! He grants what we need for that moment and for a lifetime. Solomon, as we read on, made many mistakes and sinned a great deal. This just tells me that everyday in new......everyday is a day for wisdom. To know that our choices matter to God and that consequences are real.
May God's grace just continue to flow into his people, as they seek him for wisdom and discernment in our times. I'm praying for the same as Solomon.....though riches and possessions may be apart of life's journey....there's nothing like a "wise decision" in times that require it.
Solomon asked for wisdom, even in the midst of his faults. This reminds me to keep asking for wisdom because, James, in the NT, picks up this principle of wisdom too when he writes, "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding falut, and it will be given to him." James 1:5
A cry for wisdom! Pastor Jeorge
Our culture and time cries out for the same......wisdom Lord....for a job, a relationship, a decision, a type of Bible to buy, school to attend, what to eat or not too, reconciliation, means of healing, etc. The list is endless. We must cry out to God and "ask"! He grants what we need for that moment and for a lifetime. Solomon, as we read on, made many mistakes and sinned a great deal. This just tells me that everyday in new......everyday is a day for wisdom. To know that our choices matter to God and that consequences are real.
May God's grace just continue to flow into his people, as they seek him for wisdom and discernment in our times. I'm praying for the same as Solomon.....though riches and possessions may be apart of life's journey....there's nothing like a "wise decision" in times that require it.
Solomon asked for wisdom, even in the midst of his faults. This reminds me to keep asking for wisdom because, James, in the NT, picks up this principle of wisdom too when he writes, "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding falut, and it will be given to him." James 1:5
A cry for wisdom! Pastor Jeorge
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I was praying with Pastor about a job move. I could interview for a job that would pay more than my current job but I would have hours that I did not like of weekends and evenings. We prayed give me wisdom in deciding and don't open the door if it is not best for me and my family. I went to the interview and because of a ridiculous misunderstanding while taking the typing test I flunked the test and hence no job interview. If I had understood the test I am certain I would have passed the typing test. A couple months later I was able to bid for and get the best shift at my current job monday -friday 7-330. When hired at my current job it was a requirement to have one week end day so I never dreamed this shift would even be offered and I did not dream that I would outrank everyone on my team so that I could get this shift. Turning to God in prayer with Pastor and another fellow believer helped pave the way for God's best at the right time. Praise the Lord - he never fails.
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