S) "12 The LORD gave wisdom to Solomon, just as He promised him; and there was peace between Hiram and Solomon, and the two of them made a covenant."
1 Kings 5:12 (NASB)
*because there are already entries for each of these chapters, I also read 1 Kings 5
*because there are already entries for each of these chapters, I also read 1 Kings 5
O) This verse is significant because of its placement. This entire chapter is about the practical application of Solomon's wisdom. He was beginning his endeavor to build the temple for the LORD, and he knew he needed good wood for the building, so he reached out to Hiram. Hiram had been a good ally with David, king before Solomon. The verse above comes just about in the middle of the chapter. Before this verse, we see the diplomatic wisdom Solomon had. After this verse, we see the logistic wisdom Solomon had. So, one of the significant things this whole chapter is revealing, is that the wisdom of Solomon was not for the purpose of writing a thousand proverbs. This wasn't some hypothetical or theoretical gift that he had. He was given wisdom and wealth for practical implementation, with the purpose of fulfilling God's plans.
A) Sometimes it's easy for me to forget that I have been gifted, I have skills, I have knowledge, all for practical purposes. It's easy to get sucked into meaningless debates. It's easy for me to get sucked into an argument, for example, where the only conceivable goal is to win. Like, there's not any other thing I could accomplish, but win for winning's sake. That's far from wise, but straight foolishness. Not only is that a waste of God-given blessings, it steals His glory. I need to use the gifts God has given me, for the purposes God has given them.
P) Father, You have blessed me in many ways. Sometimes it's easy for me to miss the point. Please forgive me for the sin of stealing Your glory. Please forgive me for misusing the gifts You have given me. Open my eyes to see the opportunities You are bringing to me. Help me to see every chance to glorify You. Let me seek out practical ways to put my faith to work, and don't let me get trapped in the mire of endless debates, fruitless feats, or foolishness. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
A) Sometimes it's easy for me to forget that I have been gifted, I have skills, I have knowledge, all for practical purposes. It's easy to get sucked into meaningless debates. It's easy for me to get sucked into an argument, for example, where the only conceivable goal is to win. Like, there's not any other thing I could accomplish, but win for winning's sake. That's far from wise, but straight foolishness. Not only is that a waste of God-given blessings, it steals His glory. I need to use the gifts God has given me, for the purposes God has given them.
P) Father, You have blessed me in many ways. Sometimes it's easy for me to miss the point. Please forgive me for the sin of stealing Your glory. Please forgive me for misusing the gifts You have given me. Open my eyes to see the opportunities You are bringing to me. Help me to see every chance to glorify You. Let me seek out practical ways to put my faith to work, and don't let me get trapped in the mire of endless debates, fruitless feats, or foolishness. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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