1 Kings 3:9 - Give me Wisdom

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Exposition

Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours? -  The earlier verses state that God visited King Solomon in a dream and He, God gave him a blank cheque to ask for anything. He could have asked for wealth and peace which are not bad in themselves but he asked for an understanding heart and an ability to discern the difference between right and wrong. Solomon certainly asked the right source as Proverbs 2:6 says for the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

I believe every person needs wisdom to succeed in life, in all our relationships, on the job or business, and in the Ministry to mention a few.  James 1:5 tells us that if any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Paul praying for the people of Ephesus in Ephesians 1:18 asked that the eyes of your understanding being enlightened. Just as Solomon asked, you’d be better off to ask for the same gift so that you’ll be able to differentiate between lies and truth so that you will make the right call at all times. Adam and Eve lost it in the Garden of Eden when they could not detect that the serpent was lying to them, thereby falling into temptation.  

Although not part of our text today, Verses 10-12 tells us that God was pleased with Solomon’s request and apart from giving Him what He asked for, the got riches and honour to top it up. You can say the same type of prayers and in faith receive wisdom from the One whose wisdom created the heavens and the earth.

Prayer

I know that I need wisdom to survive in the world today, grant me wisdom O Lord. Help me Lord to use your wisdom not the wisdom of the world in the name of Jesus. Amen

Bible Reading Plan in a Year

Old Testament - Genesis 14, Genesis 15, Genesis 16

New Testament - Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 6:1-24

Psalms & Proverbs - Psalm 6

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Proverbs 24:3-4 - I need Wisdom

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Exposition

By wisdom a house is built – Your house could be your home or marriage or family, it could be your business or your ministry. Proverbs 3:19 says God used wisdom in laying the foundations of the earth. King Solomon said the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Let the reverential fear of the Lord reign in you from this day. Do not use the wisdom of the world for its path is destruction.

and through understanding it is established – If wisdom is the foundation, then understanding is the structure that is placed on the foundation. Note also that understanding of who you are in Christ brings longevity to every project you embark upon with Him.

Prudent management of your resources ensures that the home being built lasts forever. Concern and love for the inhabitants of the home are the responsibilities of the home builder.

by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasures – what knowledge do you require before riches find their way into your life? An appetite for a deeper relationship opens up areas not available to the ungodly. Learn to enjoy God’s presence, meditate on the word and good success becomes yours.

Proverbs 8:18 says Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness. See what Proverbs 3:9-10 says. It says Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase: So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine. Enough said.

Prayer

I ask you my father to bless me this day with the gifts of the Spirit. Three of the nine are wisdom, knowledge and understanding.

Help me Jesus to live a life of righteousness. Jesus Christ, come into my life as the foundation of all I am proposing to build.

Help me to manage my resources prudently. Let a life of waste and frivolities come to an end in Jesus name.

Let there be a strong desire to have more of you in my life. Help me Lord to spend time with you daily so as to tap into your wisdom.

I need a heart that will understand that my money and I are owned by you. Therefore I will give of my money as required by you in Jesus name. Amen

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Ephesians 1:18 - Open my eyes of understanding

The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,

Prayer

Let me understand that I have to run away from sin.

Let me understand that my righteousness is in Christ Jesus.

Let me understand Jesus has won the battle for me.

Teach me all I should hope for and all the benefits associated with my calling as your child.

Help me understand that through love I am yours forever and you are mine in Jesus name. Amen

Proverbs 28:5 - Give me understanding

Proverbs 28:5 

Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

Prayer

I do not want to have anything to do with evil.

Help me LORD to understand what is right and what is wrong.

Help me LORD to seek you and also to do your will at all times in Jesus name. Amen

Nehemiah 8:12 - Give me understanding

And all the people went their way to eat and drink and to send portions and to make great rejoicing, because they had understood the words that were declared to them.

Prayer

Let there be great rejoicing in my heart when I read the bible and I understand what the scripture is saying.

Let there be rejoicing in my heart when you speak to me directly or through dreams and I understand what you are saying to me in Jesus name. Amen