As King David neared the end of his life, he desired for his son, Solomon, to walk in God’s ways, obey His commands, and honor the Lord as he continued their family line on Israel’s throne. Though Solomon would not be a perfect king over Israel, he was able to lead the people with the wisdom he received from God. In the wisdom of King Solomon, we see a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ, the true embodiment of godly wisdom in human form.
What was the significance of Solomon asking for wisdom? How is Jesus greater than Solomon?
Perhaps it was David’s last words to his son which prompted Solomon to ask for wisdom. After all, when God spoke to Solomon in the dream, Solomon responded by recalling how his father walked in God’s ways. In any case, Solomon told God that he was inexperienced and just a youth. Solomon’s humble request for wisdom pleased God, and He generously bestowed Solomon with wisdom, wealth, and honor. Solomon’s request for wisdom revealed a heart that desired to esteem God by governing His people and discerning between good and evil.
Still, the wisdom of Solomon pales in comparison to the wisdom of Christ. Jesus fully embodied wisdom by perfectly fearing and obeying the Lord. Infinitely greater than Solomon is the wisdom of God’s Son, who formed the world, rules the world, and sustains the world. 1 Corinthians 1:30 tells us that Jesus, “became wisdom from God for us—our righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.” Only through Jesus can we receive the wisdom to walk in God’s ways with hearts that desire to glorify Him. When we know Jesus, we know wisdom.
Reflect on the wisdom of God offered to us through Jesus Christ. Consider His gift of wisdom in your own life as you have matured in your faith. Pray for the Lord to open children’s hearts to their need for not only wisdom, but the salvation that grows our wisdom as we continue to walk in the Lord’s ways.
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