What Will You Choose??

Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. “I, wisdom, dwell together with prudence; I possess knowledge and discretion. Proverbs 8:10-12

Have you ever imagine God asking you the golden question – “ask whatever you want”. What will your answer be? God, I want a sports car. God, I want a bungalow. God, I want a good job. God, I want a husband. God, gives me lots of money. God, come and solves my problem. God…..

In fact, this was what God asked Solomon in the Old Testament. Guess what was Solomon’s answer? He said “God, give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong”. Wow… Solomon’s answer pleased God. So God said “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both riches and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. And if you walk in my ways and obey my statutes and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life.”

There is an important message about Solomon’s answer which we can learn; ask God for “THE BLESSING” (which is the wisdom of God). With “THE BLESSING”, we are able to receive many other blessings (riches, honor and long life). That is why Solomon encouraged us to choose instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold and wisdom, which is more precious than rubies.