One wish…

 One wish….

What would you ask for if you had one wish?  We think daily of things we want, need, desire…both material goods, emotional needs…

 I was reading the devotional from Cancer Companions this morning…was reminded of James telling the Jewish Christians what they really needed in their times of persecution…but, first he said to count it all joy through their trials, then ask for wisdom….

Remember a king asked for the same as a ruler of a nation…Solomon wanted wisdom and understanding….how to lead, live….

As we meet everyday situations, we need the same…wisdom…not the world’s…but true wisdom that comes from our Creator…

Thank YOU….

 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night, and God said, “Ask what I shall give you.” 

And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant David my father, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you. And you have kept for him this great and steadfast love and have given him a son to sit on his throne this day. And now, O Lord my God, you have made your servant king in place of David my father, although I am but a little child. I do not know how to go out or come in. And your servant is in the midst of your people whom you have chosen, a great people, too many to be numbered or counted for multitude. Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?” 

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, behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you. I give you also what you have not asked, both riches and honor, so that no other king shall compare with you, all your days. And if you will walk in my ways, keeping my statutes and my commandments, as your father David walked, then I will lengthen your days.”

1Kgs.3.5-14

“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you” (James 1:5 NIV

“……They were Jewish Christians who had fled persecution, leaving them hesitant even about what to pray for amidst their most trying of circumstances. Had they done the right thing in leaving their homes, fearing persecution and death? Had they come to the right place? Now what? Now where? Decisions. Decisions. Sound familiar?”

Cancer companions Organization…

 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;all those who practice it have a good understanding.His praise endures forever!

Ps.111.10

 For the Lord gives wisdom;from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; 

he stores up sound wisdom for the upright;

he is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justiceand watching over the way of his saints. 

Then you will understand righteousness and justice and equity, every good path; 

for wisdom will come into your heart,and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul; 

discretion will watch over you,understanding will guard you,

Prov.2.6-11