At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.” 1 Kings 3:5
I remember as a child, somewhere around eleven or twelve years old, playing the wishes game – If you had three wishes, what would they be? I can’t remember now what kind of things I wished for but I do remember that there was always someone who would wish for more wishes.
When the Lord appeared to Solomon, He didn’t give him three wishes but He did want to know what Solomon wished for – what it was that his heart desired. God had not attached any conditions to the question so there were no boundaries to the offer. Solomon could ask for anything. This caused me to consider what I might ask for. Pause for a moment and think about what your answer would be if God presented you with the same question. Would our desires be as selfless as Solomons?
Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?” 1 Kings 3:9
There was no greed or thought for personal gain in Solomon’s request and he showed no interest in self-promotion. In fact, in saying, ‘I am but a little child’ (v7) we see a recognition of his own inadequacies as a servant to Almighty God. Solomon’s answer pleased the Lord, and his request was granted, but it didn’t end there.
I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honour, so that no other king shall compare with you, all your days. 1 Kings 3:13
We serve a generous God who takes great pleasure in giving us good things; things that we don’t even need to ask for, as Jesus said, ‘seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you’ (Matthew 6:33).
When we come with a heart of service to the Lord, God will supply our every need, and when that need is Him, He is pleased to blessed us with so much more.
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