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?
