Solomon was the wisest man in the world of his time. The
Bible says that aside from Jesus, he was the wisest man in the world
ever.
Since he is known for his remarkable wisdom, the questions
beg to be asked: Where did all this
great wisdom come from, and how did he receive it?
Let’s start by looking at 1 Kings
2:1-4 and David’s
Charge to Solomon: 1 When
the time drew near for David to die, he gave a charge to
Solomon his son. 2 “I am about to go the way of all the
earth,” he said. “So be strong, act like a man, 3 and
observe what the LORD your God requires: Walk in obedience
to him, and keephis decrees and commands, his laws and regulations,
as written in the Law of Moses. Do this so that you may prosper in
all you do and wherever you go 4 and that the LORD may
keep his promise to me: ‘If your descendants watch how they
live, and if they walk faithfully before me with all their heart and soul, you
will never fail to have a successor on the throne of Israel.’
The Father, David, gave this wisdom to his son, Solomon.
There are three things he is told: 1. Be Strong 2. Act like a man 3. Observe
God’s commands. The first two have to do more with the physical, but the last
one touches on something much more critical – the Spiritual. The crucial
aspects of a wise and Godly person are to keep your walk and talk the same, and
be focused on Christ.
Your heart, mind, and soul must remain
faithful to God. If David’s family kept the Lord on their “heart’s throne” then
they would remain as the head of a thriving nation. What great advice and a
promise to give to your child! Be what God wants you to be and He will do great
things in your life, your children, and your children’s children lives. Keep
Him on your “heart’s throne”. Amen?