WISDOM from ABOVE

 

1 Corinthians 2:9

King James Version

9 But as it is written, 

Eye hath not seen, 

nor ear heard, 

neither have entered into the heart of man, 

the things which God hath prepared 

for them that love him.

From the previous post, we know what Solomon asked for.

We also know what GOD gave him.

We shall also see why wisdom is so important with GOD.

And why only Solomon could write about it in his "Book of Proverbs".

Only the one given WISDOM, can really write about WISDOM.

Know what WISDOM is:

Proverbs 8:12-21

King James Version

12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, 

and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: 

pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, 

and the froward mouth, do I hate.

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: 

I am understanding; I have strength.

15 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

16 By me princes rule, and nobles, 

even all the judges of the earth.

17 I love them that love me; 

and those that seek me early shall find me.

18 Riches and honour are with me; 

yea, durable riches and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than gold, 

yea, than fine gold; 

and my revenue than choice silver.

20 I lead in the way of righteousness, 

in the midst of the paths of judgment:

21 That I may cause those that love me 

to inherit substance; 

and I will fill their treasures.

Proverbs 8:22-31

King James Version

22 The Lord possessed me 

in the beginning of his way, 

before his works of old.

23 I was set up from everlasting, 

from the beginning, or ever the earth was.

24 When there were no depths, I was brought forth; 

when there were no fountains abounding with water.

25 Before the mountains were settled, 

before the hills was I brought forth:

26 While as yet he had not made the earth, 

nor the fields, 

nor the highest part of the dust of the world.

27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: 

when he set a compass upon the face of the depth:

28 When he established the clouds above: 

when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

29 When he gave to the sea his decree, 

that the waters should not pass his commandment: 

when he appointed the foundations of the earth:

30 Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: 

and I was daily his delight, 

rejoicing always before him;

31 Rejoicing in the habitable part of his earth; 

and my delights were with the sons of men.

Is it any wonder we need to FOCUS on WISDOM from ABOVE?

Luke 24:49

King James Version

49 And, behold, 

I send the promise of my Father upon you: 

but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, 

until ye be endued with power from on high.

Colossians 3:1-2

King James Version

3 If ye then be risen with Christ, 

seek those things which are above, 

where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.

2 Set your affection on things above, 

not on things on the earth.

James 3:17

King James Version

17 But the wisdom that is from above 

is first pure, 

then peaceable, 

gentle, 

and easy to be intreated, 

full of mercy and good fruits, 

without partiality, 

and without hypocrisy.

Related material:

GOD's WILL

GOD's WAYS

GOD's WISDOM

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What Solomon asked of GOD

 

1 Kings 3:5

King James Version

5 In Gibeon 

the Lord appeared to Solomon 

in a dream by night: 

and God said, 

Ask what I shall give thee.

SPIRIT led me to write something important.

Something so powerful, and magnificent!

But first, we write about GOD, and Solomon.

As backgrounder, and context, for that material.

What did Solomon ask of GOD?

Herein is their conversation.

What Solomon asked for:

1 Kings 3:6-9

King James Version

6 And Solomon said, 

Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father 

great mercy, 

according as he walked before thee in truth, 

and in righteousness, 

and in uprightness of heart with thee; 

and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, 

that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, 

as it is this day.

7 And now, O Lord my God, 

thou hast made thy servant king 

instead of David my father: 

and I am but a little child: 

I know not how to go out or come in.

8 And thy servant is in the midst of thy people 

which thou hast chosen,

a great people, 

that cannot be numbered nor counted for multitude.

9 Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart 

to judge thy people, 

that I may discern between good and bad: 

for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?

What GOD gave Solomon:

1 Kings 3:10-14

King James Version

10 And the speech pleased the Lord, 

that Solomon had asked this thing.

11 And God said unto him, 

Because thou hast asked this thing, 

and hast not asked for thyself long life; 

neither hast asked riches for thyself, 

nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; 

but hast asked for thyself understanding 

to discern judgment;

12 Behold, 

I have done according to thy words: 

lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; 

so that there was none like thee before thee, 

neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.

13 And I have also given thee 

that which thou hast not asked, 

both riches, and honour: 

so that there shall not be any among the kings 

like unto thee all thy days.

14 And if thou wilt walk in my ways, 

to keep my statutes and my commandments, 

as thy father David did walk, 

then I will lengthen thy days.

What did Solomon do next?

1 Kings 3:15

King James Version

15 And Solomon awoke; 

and, behold, it was a dream. 

And he came to Jerusalem, 

and stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, 

and offered up burnt offerings, 

and offered peace offerings, 

and made a feast to all his servants.

Soon after, he received his FIRST task/test:

"The TWO women"

But in the latter days of his life, Solomon lost that heart, and wisdom for GOD.

He became distracted from his task.

Here's what happened:

"SOLOMON's sin"

"The CONSEQUENCES of SOLOMON's sin"

Now, we can move on to the article which SPIRIT gifted me with.

Something so wonderful, and magnificent!

A REAL find!

Click here for the next post.

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