The Blessings of Wisdom
Key Scriptures
1 Kings 4:20 (CSB)
“Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand by the sea; they were eating, drinking, and rejoicing.”
1 Kings 4:24–25 (CSB)
“For he had dominion over everything west of the Euphrates—from Tiphsah to Gaza, over all the kings west of the Euphrates. He had peace on all his surrounding borders. Throughout Solomon’s reign, Judah and Israel lived in safety from Dan to Beer-sheba, each person under his own vine and his own fig tree.”
1 Kings 4:29–30 (CSB)
“God gave Solomon wisdom, very great insight, and understanding as vast as the sand on the seashore. Solomon’s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.”
Proverbs 3:13–14 (CSB)
“Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and her revenue is better than gold.”
Reflection Questions
Where in my life do I need God’s wisdom to bring order?
Do I recognize that peace and prosperity flow from walking in alignment with God’s word?
How can I use wisdom not just for myself, but to bless others around me?
Am I asking God for wisdom daily, trusting Him as the source of provision and influence?