2 Chronicles 1:7-10 (NIV)
That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”
Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me king in his place. Now, Lord God, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as numerous as the dust of the earth. Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
God is not a genie in a bottle, or a benevolent Santa Claus. He doesn’t grant three wishes.
I believe that when He asked Solomon this question, He was testing Solomon’s heart and intentions. God knows what we’re like. And He made Solomon think about what was important when He asked that question.
God knows our hearts too. These verses made me wonder what my answer would be, honestly, if God asked the same question of me. Food for thought indeed, which I’m still thinking about.
Dear Lord,
I realise You know us better than we know ourselves, and yet in spite of this You still love us, and give us everything that we need to live the best life that You have planned for us. Thank You for that goodness and mercy. May I too seek to do what is right in Your eyes as Solomon did, but finish the race well for Your Glory. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.