The Father's Menu

The Father's Menu

Apostle Dr. Richard Udoh

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

ASK FOR WISDOM

God asked Solomon in a dream to seek anything He desired, and the Lord would give it to Him. Instead of asking for long life, riches or honor, Solomon asked for wisdom. It pleased the Lord for what he sought after and it was granted to him in addition to what he didn’t ask for. 1 Kings 3:13 (TEV) “I will also give you what you have not asked for: all your life you will have wealth and honor, more than that of any other king.”

God fulfilled His promise to make Solomon wise and wealthy, giving him great insight and a breadth of understanding as measureless of the sand on the seashore. Wisdom may not be something you’ve ever thought about asking God for. It may be the last thing on your list of prayer requests right now but maybe it’s time for a change.

To ask Jesus for wisdom is to put yourself in a posture of trusting and depending on His unmerited favor. Although Solomon only asked for wisdom, the Lord added “riches, wealth and honor” to him. Too many people are chasing riches, wealth and honor, not realizing that they come through the wisdom of Jesus.

Prayer: Dear Lord, I ask and receive your wisdom in my affairs – business, finances, and family life, I know what to do per time and what steps to take per time in Jesus name. Amen.

Further Reading: 1 Kings 3:9 (AMP) “So give Your servant an understanding mind and a hearing heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and bad. For who is able to judge and rule this Your great people?”

Proverbs 3:13 (KJV) “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.”

Read through the Bible: Ecclesiastes 1 & I Timothy 3