Day 4
HOW TO BE BOTH CHILDLIKE AND WISE
A Live a Life Guided by God’s Wisdom
s Christians, when we turn away from our selfi sh desires, we have someone else to turn to—the Holy Spirit within us. If we follow
His lead, we will live a life that is marked by godly wisdom. T is re- minds me of an Old Testament story from the life of King Solomon. When Solomon, King David’s son, was appointed King of Israel,
he was about twenty years old, and the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Ask what you wish me to give you” (1 Kings 3:5). What an awesome statement from the Creator of the universe! I can’t imagine how tempting it would have been to ask for selfi sh things. Solomon instead asked God to give him wisdom to discern between good and evil. Why? To be equipped in judging God’s chosen people. God was pleased to honor his request. In fact, God was so pleased that not only did He choose to give Solomon more wisdom than anyone ever; He also gave him riches and honor. We must look at the noteworthy dialogue between Solomon
and God prior to Solomon asking for wisdom. Solomon recognized something very signifi cant. He said to God in 1 Kings 3:7, “Now, O Lord my God, You have made Your servant king in place of my father David, yet I am but a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in.” Solomon realized he couldn’t do it on his own! He had a childlike humility. He knew he couldn’t rule over God’s people by himself. He was open to God’s counsel, just as a little child is willing to learn. He was not fi lled with self but instead realized he needed God to be in control. T is kind of attitude is crucial in living a life of peace, joy, and
love with God. Not all Christians live transformed lives. You see, even though we have received Jesus as Lord and Savior, even though we
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