WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE

2 Chronicles 1:10 (KJV)

Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?

This is a topic on which I'd want to write two posts. It's impossible to cover everything in one blog article. So keep an eye out for the second post on the same topic.

What should we do if we get a promotion? Solomon asked for wisdom and knowledge. We can take a cue from King Solomon, who asked for wisdom and knowledge. It is wise to seek Wisdom and knowledge in order to excel in your new role. Our God has left us such wonderful stories in the Bible to use in our daily lives. He is a practical God; he does not only teach us theoretically, but also wants us to apply what we learn.

I like how he began his prayer by acknowledging that the people he is about to rule are a large number of people who belong to God. We should present our needs to God, but first and foremost, we should thank him for what he has given us. Solomon is elevated to the position of ruler, and we see here that he has come to "God," the ruler of all creation. We must remain humble at all times and never allow success to get to our heads.

The following are the lessons that we can all gain from this verse. The first one, seeking God's wisdom and knowledge, has already been mentioned.

He had requested ‘wisdom and knowledge,' as we can see. He didn't simply ask for wisdom. In today's blog, we'll find out why he requested these two.

Wisdom is associated with attributes such as unbiased judgment, compassion, experiential self-knowledge, self-transcendence and non-attachment  and virtues such as ethics and benevolence. (The definition of wisdom is taken from Wikipedia.)

A king with these qualities will be a wonderful king who will serve his people well. How wise of him to seek Wisdom from God. He has been crowned king, but his attitude is one of serving his people with impartial judgement. Isn't that unusual? I wish that all of today's leaders and rulers sought God's guidance before serving the people and making significant judgments.

We all recall King Solomon's decision to determine which of two ladies was the true mother of a child. What a wonderful decision he had made in returning the living kid to his biological mother. He was fair, compassionate, and rendered the correct decision. Hallelujah!

You're probably asking how this applies to you because Solomon was a king with a large number of people to serve, but you're neither a king nor a ruler. I disagree with you; you contact with a large number of people on a regular basis, you have a family, a job, friends, relatives, and so on. Are you seeking God's wisdom to help those around you in this world? Wisdom and knowledge, King Solomon believed, were more significant than any other pleas that could be made to God. He placed a high importance on wisdom. What about you? Do you place such a high value on wisdom?

In every aspect of our life, we require God's wisdom (career, health, finances, spiritual growth, etc...) Only if we had sought his wisdom diligently and early in our lives would we have been able to help so many people in addition to ourselves. The power of wisdom and knowledge is that it benefits both the individual and the other person.

Knowledge is a familiarity, awareness, or understanding of someone or something, such as facts (descriptive knowledge), skills (procedural knowledge), or objects (acquaintance knowledge). The term "knowledge" can refer to a theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. (The definition of knowledge is taken from Wikipedia.)

Our reasoning and problem-solving abilities improve as we gain knowledge. Knowledge is important and helpful in everyday situations. That is why King Solomon sought knowledge from God.

Queen Sheba came to test his knowledge, and Solomon, with his vast knowledge and wisdom, triumphed over all the riddles thrown at him. She was astounded by his wealth of knowledge and lavished him with gifts.

Wisdom is the capacity to put knowledge into practice. However, it is of little service to us or others unless we have the insight to put that knowledge into practice. Someone may know a lot about something and have a lot of information in their mind, but they are of little service to themselves or others if they lack the wisdom to put it to good use. Solomon was exceedingly astute in approaching God with these two.

The following are some of the takeaways from this verse 2 Chronicles 1:10 (KJV):

·         Humble yourselves before God and seek wisdom and knowledge from Him.

·         Make Wisdom a top priority in your prayers. Lean on God rather than your own intellect.

·         We can become so reliant on others that we turn to them for everything, oblivious to the fact that they have become idols in our lives. Seek God's advice first, and then, if he refers you to someone for assistance, you may seek their assistance.

·         Solomon wished to do his best for his people. Don't be self-centered. You will never be selfish if you have God-given wisdom and knowledge. Assist others. Be a source of light for others.

 

In every situation and circumstance, good or bad, take a moment to seek God's wisdom and knowledge. Do not rush through the process.

As I mentioned at the outset, the second article on this topic will be published shortly...

 

God bless you!