Thought

Solomon began his reign with a very wise step: he started with prayer. Asking the all-knowing God to give him wisdom to govern was the best thing he could have done. Because of his humility, God granted Solomon wisdom—and riches and honor as well! This gift of godly wisdom allowed Solomon to understand God’s plan and desires for His people. It also allowed him the ability to understand the desires of his people and to see when their motivations were based on greed instead of goodness. Asking God for wisdom is not just a good idea for kings. It’s the best idea for anyone who wants to understand God’s will (and other humans) more.