Thurs.’s Devo Wisdom and Discernment

Read: 1 Kings 3:3-4:34; Acts 6:1-15; Psalm 126:1-6; Proverbs 16:26-27 Solomon began his reign loving the Lord and following the ways of his father, David. But, he offered sacrifices and burned incense at the high places of worship. At Gibeon, he offered 1,000 burnt offerings and the Lord visited him that night in a dream. God asked Solomon what he wanted. Solomon asked for wisdom to lead the people of Israel and discernment to know what was good or bad. God was so pleased with Solomon’s request that he promised him what he asked and added riches and long life to it. *** Solomon had the opportunity to show God’s wisdom when the two mothers brought the baby to him. He discerned the answer and it exposed the real mother. It also was a witness to the people his wisdom. *** Solomon chose godly men to help him lead his nation. Solomon’s kingdom was a prosperous blessed time. Every family had its own home and garden. *** People came from all over the world to hear Solomon’s wisdom. *** In Acts, as the church grew, so did the every day problems. The Greek-speaking believers complained that their widows were not being treated as well as the Hebrew-speaking believers. The apostles met and appointed men to take over the ministry of helps. One of the men who was appointed was Stephen, He was full of God’s power and performed signs and miracles. Some of the men from the Synagogue of Freed Slaves came to debate with Stephen. They were Jews from other cities in Asia. They brought Stephen before the high council accusing Stephen of blasphemy. They said that he spoke against the Temple and the law of Moses. Stephen’s face lit up like an angel’s. *** Lord, let Your light shine through us like it did in Stephen. May we be the light of the world for you. May we have wisdom and discernment to lead us today.