Wisdom for Life

Have you ever needed wisdom for life decisions? I think the answer would be yes. Do you know that you can get the wisdom you need just by asking. Are you wondering who would you ask? Well, true complete wisdom for all your needs and wants is available, but not just from anyone. Maybe you could find the wisdom you are looking for from a mentor or colleague. Maybe you could find it from a book, podcast, video, or conference. But real complete and true wisdom comes from above. Let me explain.

Most of the world has heard the stories of the wisest king of all the world, King Solomon. Many study and put into practice the wisdom gained from such a wise King. The historical accounts found in the Quran, the Talmud and Midrash, the Kebra Nagast, the writings of Josephus (Antiquities of the Jews), and the Testament of Solomon all offer diverse interpretations on his wisdom, from his leadership to his legendary powers. However, the true source of King Solomon’s wisdom is virtually overlooked.

As the story goes, Solomon, the son of King David was promised the throne of his father upon his death and in fact did inherent his fathers throne, (see 1 Kings chapter 1 in the Holy Bible). Before moving on King David served the Lord God of all the earth, the creator of all that was created both seen and unseen. He had learned to fear the Lord God and to serve him only. He developed a relationship with the Lord God, a man after God’s own heart, (1 Samuel 13:14) and depended on him for all his needs. Solomon grew up under King Davids love and dependence on the Lord God and leaned from his fathers example.

The evidence of King Solomon’s wisdom overshadows all the wisdom of the ages or that will ever be except for one and that is the son of God Himself, Jesus Christ of Nazareth. For He is the power and wisdom of God, (1 Corinthians 1:24). But let me digress for the historical account of King Solomon tells us that God himself appeared to King Solomon in a dream and asked him what he wanted and that he would give it to him. King Solomon through the course of the dialogue wanted an understanding heart so he could govern God’s people well and to know the difference between right and wrong. He knew he would need God’s help in governing.

The Lord God’s response for King Solomon asking for wisdom and not asking for long life or wealth, or the death of his enemies was to give him what he asked for and for what he did not ask for, riches and fame.

As you have read, loving the Lord God and following his degrees matter. In doing so, you can ask God for wisdom and he will provide. But who is this Lord God? He is the creator of heaven and earth. He is love and light and he came into this world in the form of a man, Jesus Christ to save the world from their sins. He and He alone is who you ask for wisdom. If you want to learn more about the Lord God pickup a Bible, ask the Lord God to give you understanding, begin reading and learn about the greatest truth ever told.