1 Kings 3:5 – “In Gibeon, Yahweh appeared to Solomon in a dream at night; and God said, “Ask what I should give to you.”

I am praying for each of you to have a wonderful day filled with the peace of God, provision, protection, and power.  Those are the earmarks of God’s desire for you.  Walk in them with expectation!

As I read, prayed, and pondered the Word of God (written and spoken), a powerful truth caught my attention and is now capturing my heart.  Solomon’s response to God’s question or statement in 1 Kings 3 is revelatory and instructional.

God said, “Ask that which I should give you.”   Imagine that open door from God.  You tell Me (God) what you want. If this were you, “What would you have asked for?”   So often, we get the cart before the horse.  We seek money before ministry and plan what we will do when.  We seek position before the development of character.   We seek knowledge before pursuing the purpose. 

Solomon made a simple but revealing request.   It revealed the heart of a servant.   In verse nine, we read, “Give me an understanding heart to judge, discernment to know the difference between good and evil.”   He saw his responsibility as immense, and his purpose was to serve. In serving, he would fulfill God’s purpose for his life. God gave him what he asked for and what he did not ask for.   God seldom entrusts riches, honor, and position before He develops the heart.   We force our way in, to our own ruin.

The example of Jesus at the Last Supper reveals the same.  Service is first.   But not just outward acts. It is from the heart.   It defines the person and purpose. (John 13).

God’s plan is for us to walk in fullness in every way.   Power, protection, provision, peace, and purpose are our destiny.   But those blessings will destroy us Unless we get the heart right first.

It is vital that we Seek First Kingdom and His Righteousness; Then – All These Things Come to Us! The Heart is First!   The Lord has been impressing upon me the importance of knowing why we want what we want.  Hidden motives are deceptive.

“Father, Your promise is the Kingdom and abundant life.  Help us to realize that it is first the heart, then the rest.  Please help us get our hearts right First!   Help to remember First the Heart!  Amen.”

Have a fantastic day; this is your day to be victorious!