Spending time in the word of God is an important aspect of my life. Each morning I try to read at least two chapters of the Bible before logging on and checking e-mails or my Adsense account. =)
It’s important. Starting my day in the word and prayer keeps me focused on whats really important. My relationship with Jesus Christ. When you start to develop a strong relationship with Jesus everything else in your life naturally starts to fall into place.
One of the most important things in strengthening my walk with Christ is wisdom. In 1 Kings 3-14 we read about King Solomon, son of King David, the wisest man who has ever lived:
4 The king went to Gibeon to offer sacrifices, for that was the most important high place, and Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. 5 At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”
6 Solomon answered, “You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day.
7 “Now, O LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. 8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. 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?”
10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 11 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12 I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. 13 Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both riches and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. 14 And if you walk in my ways and obey my statutes and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life.”
Instead of asking for riches, more power, etc. King Solomon simply asked the Lord for wisdom. As God has stated, you will never be as wise as King Solomon, but if you ask for wisdom and discernment from God with a humble heart He will surely give it to you.
However, when God does grant you wisdom you must make the right decisions. Otherwise, you only squander the insight God has blessed you, which hinders your spiritual growth.
I’ve struggled with this many times. I know you’re all perfect but sometimes I slip. =)
One of my favorite books of the bible is Proverbs. A collection of wisdom filled verses written almost exclusively by King Solomon…go figure!
If you want more wisdom and understanding of Gods expectations of us read a chapter of Proverbs….every month. Proverbs is 31 chapters long so whatever the date is simply read that chapter for the day and so forth and so on. I learned that from one of my favorite ministers out here in Hawaii, Pastor Wayne Cordeiro of New Hope Christian Fellowship Oahu.
Spend time in the word. Keep God first and let His words of wisdom guide you in all that you do.
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