Today is Tuesday, August 6, 2019, and here is your daily devote. We cannot detach Solomon's request from his motive behind that request. In fact, James 4 verse 3 tells us that our motives need to be the first thing we put under the microscope when we find our prayers are not being answered. Just as God looks beyond the external and lays bare the internal hearts of people in choosing whom to use, he also looked beyond the surface of Solomon's request toward his heart behind it.
When he did, God was pleased by what he saw in Solomon. He was pleased with his motives. Verse 11, contrast markers with selfishness with indications of selflessness. That Solomon asked for a long life, riches or death of enemies.
It would have indicated that Solomon's chief preoccupation was himself. Instead, God saw that Solomon sought wisdom so he could administer justice for God's people. Solomon cared more about God's people than himself. This is another strong indication that a request we have made pleases God when our desires align with God's desires.
Think about this. Do you value wisdom above things like money, power or pleasure? Why or why not? How will our humility serve others?
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