Daily Devotion

Monday, 15 June, 2026

It pleased the Lord that Solomon had asked this.  And God said to him, “Because you have asked this, and have not asked for yourself long life or riches or the life of your enemies, but have asked for yourself understanding to discern what is right,

1 Kings 3:10-11 (ESV)

He had 700 wives, who were princesses, and 300 concubines. And his wives turned away his heart. For when Solomon was old his wives turned away his heart after other gods, and his heart was not wholly true to the Lord his God, as was the heart of David his father.

1 Kings 11:3-4 (ESV)

Guarding the Gift of Wisdom

Reflection The Lord appears to Solomon in a dream and says, “Ask for whatever you want Me to give you.”  Solomon humbly asks for wisdom to govern God’s people. The Lord is pleased and grants him not only wisdom, but also honour and blessing.

Solomon’s life reminds us of both the blessing of wisdom and the danger of complacency and compromise. He turned his heart away from God.
Prayer Heavenly Father, You are the source of all wisdom. Reveal to us any areas where we are compromising our faith. Place strong, faithful people around us who will encourage us and hold us accountable. Guard our hearts, Lord. Keep us from complacency. Help us walk in Your wisdom.  In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.

Tommy Ip
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