What would you ask for?

Solomon asked for wisdom. 
This morning while I was doing the regular morning devotions I was reading 1 Kings 3 onwards. I was amazed with what I was reading and what God revealed to me.

God asked Solomon about what he wants. Maybe if we were in that position, we would probably make the most out of that. Solomon's answer was very surprising, he asked for a DISCERNING HEART. He asked for wisdom. Maybe some of us would be like, "Geez, Solomon you should have asked for something else." But with what he asked, God was so pleased. God was so pleased for his request and because of that he gave him more than he asked for. He also gave him riches and even long life (if he would continue to obey and walk with God). And because he asked for wisdom, he was able to give a very wise decision when the two mothers went to ask for judgement about their babies.


It made me realize that WISDOM is that important. I was reminded of what the book of Proverbs says about wisdom. First is the verse that says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” (Proverbs 9:10) This means that without you having that "fear of Lord" you won't have wisdom. With wisdom, it is also the beginning of understanding who God is in our lives. 


The book of proverbs also gave out some benefits of having wisdom. It is clearly stated in Proverbs 3. I would want to tackle every verse that says about wisdom but the verses are too many. So here it is;

¹³ Blessed are those who find wisdom,
   those who gain understanding,
¹⁴ for she is more profitable than silver
   and yields better returns than gold.
¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies;
   nothing you desire can compare with her.
¹⁶ Long life is in her right hand;
   in her left hand are riches and honor.
¹⁷ Her ways are pleasant ways,
   and all her paths are peace.
¹⁸ She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
   those who hold her fast will be blessed.

 ¹⁹ By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations,
   by understanding he set the heavens in place;
²⁰ by his knowledge the watery depths were divided,
   and the clouds let drop the dew.

 ²¹ My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight,
   preserve sound judgment and discretion;
²² they will be life for you,
   an ornament to grace your neck.
²³ Then you will go on your way in safety,
   and your foot will not stumble.
²⁴ When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
   when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

After doing my devotions, I asked God for wisdom not because I would receive the fullness of His blessing just like Solomon experienced, but I am asking for wisdom because I know that I would not only get through this life easier when I can make right decisions, but because I also wanted to understand who God is in my life.


How about you, what would you ask for?