The WWA (Lesson two)

This is lesson two of a four part series about seeking wisdom from God

If you could have one thing, what would it be?

God asked Solomon that vary question and Solomon asked for Wisdom.

Solomon had wisdom beyond that of any King.  One could say he is the founder of the WWA

In this series we will explore what it takes to be a member of the World Wisdom Association

1 Kings 3:7-14 NASB

 (7)  "Now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in place of my father David, yet I am but a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in.

(8)  "Your servant is in the midst of Your people which You have chosen, a great people who are too many to be numbered or counted.

(9)  "So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?"

(10)  It was pleasing in the sight of the Lord that Solomon had asked this thing.

(11)  God said to him, "Because you have asked this thing and have not asked for yourself long life, nor have asked riches for yourself, nor have you asked for the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself discernment to understand justice,

(12)  behold, I have done according to your words. Behold, I have given you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has been no one like you before you, nor shall one like you arise after you.

(13)  "I have also given you what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that there will not be any among the kings like you all your days.

(14)  "If you walk in My ways, keeping My statutes and commandments, as your father David walked, then I will prolong your days."

A member of the WWA worships God.  Solomon was not satisfied with just getting by he sent up 1000 burnt offerings.  Many times, we only do what we want or at most, what we think is required.  Solomon truly went beyond.  He gave and he listened.

As a result, God asked Solomon a question.  Do we listen to God or are we to busy giving Him our list?  We should humbly make requests to God.  Solomon poured out his heart to God.  It was not selfish.  It was in response to his desire to be God’s servant and to serve God’s people.

God’s response was YES and here are some nice parting gifts for you too.  God gave Solomon what he asked, He also gave him riches, and honor above all kings.

Matthew 6:33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

So the second step to becoming a member of the WWA is worshipping God first and truly meaning it because you love and honor HIM.