1Kings 3:9 - So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?
What is the one thing you desire most to have for your life? (And don't give the answer you think everyone else wants to hear - what is it REALLY?) Whatever it is - it says a lot about us.
In this story about Solomon's life, Solomon REALLY wanted wisdom from God to accomplish the role of king for Israel. God knew his heart & his prayer were in sync, that Solomon was not as concerned about money or power or possessions or experiences. He wanted wisdom - the ability to know & do the right thing at the right time.
Most people have been trained into wanting the temporary things of life - things that only last for a season, or for our lifetime. Living for the temporary is not necessarily bad, it's just temporary. And choosing to live for the temporary tends to lead toward selfish behaviors. Solomon wanted to leave a legacy behind. He wanted to accomplish God's purpose for his life in a positive way. Although Solomon's reign would be only for a few decades, the impact of his life would carry on for generations. So he desired the one thing that could help him leave a lasting positive legacy - wisdom.
Wisdom is still one of the few gifts of God that lasts beyond our lifetime. Even today, people look back and listen to the collective wisdom of leaders and statesmen for their inspiration. The power of wisdom outlasts our generation. Why is that? Because wisdom comes from God, and is rooted in a personal relationship with God Himself.
The greatest desire for our life says a lot about who we are ... so choose carefully. Take a lesson from Solomon's life and choose to pursue the wisdom of God (and don't stop pursuing it later like Solomon did).
So... what do you want the most in your life?
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