Settling

"I give you a wise and discerning mind," 1 Kings 3:12.

Who said this? God. Who'd he say it to? Solomon. Why did God say this? Because that's what Solomon asked for. Why did Solomon ask for this? Because he wanted to govern God's people rightly. What did Solomon not ask for? To live long and prosper. Not riches. Not honor. So, God gave Solomon wisdom. And riches. And honor. And, too, he told him that if he followed in his ways, he'd give him long life. So. Wisdom: To discern between good and evil. Not like how to ace the test. Not like to solve the puzzle at the back of the paper. Not like which horse or stock to back. Not like the secret to the universe. No. Rather: wisdom to guide people toward God. God's wisdom leads people to Life even in hard times. Sky kingdom.

As we visit with a brother or sister today, we pursue God's wisdom before checking the day's news or weather or market reports. And, together, we give thanks for God's settling wisdom.