DCLM Higher Everyday 17 June 2025 — He Got More Than Wisdom

TOPIC: He Got More Than Wisdom

TEXT: 2 Chronicles 1:11-17

11And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:

12Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like.

13Then Solomon came from his journey to the high place that was at Gibeon to Jerusalem, from before the tabernacle of the congregation, and reigned over Israel.

14And Solomon gathered chariots and horsemen: and he had a thousand and four hundred chariots, and twelve thousand horsemen, which he placed in the chariot cities, and with the king at Jerusalem.

15And the king made silver and gold at Jerusalem as plenteous as stones, and cedar trees made he as the sycomore trees that are in the vale for abundance.

16And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king’s merchants received the linen yarn at a price.

17And they fetched up, and brought forth out of Egypt a chariot for six hundred shekels of silver, and an horse for an hundred and fifty: and so brought they out horses for all the kings of the Hittites, and for the kings of Syria, by their means.

MEMORY VERSE: “Wisdom and knowledge is granted unto thee; and I will give thee riches, and wealth, and honour, such as none of the kings have had that have been before thee, neither shall there any after thee have the like” (2 Chronicles 1:12).

MESSAGE

Confucius holds that, “Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues.” Solomon approached the Lord as a humble, obedient servant, and he was rewarded for his meekness with a wise and understanding heart. Perhaps no other person was ever given a greater gift of wisdom. Solomon was charged to keep the Lord’s commandments and statutes so that the Lord might lengthen his days as king.

Also Read: DCLM Higher Everyday 16 June 2025 – He asked for Wisdom

The Scripture describes Solomon in the following positive terms: “Solomon loved the LORD, walking in the statutes of David his father” (1 Kings 3:3). Apart from wisdom and understanding, which Solomon received beyond measure, God also gave him what he did not ask for. He also received wealth and fame or riches and honour, which made him the wealthiest king of his era. God also gave Solomon a conditional gift – a long life based on his obedience. However, Solomon began well but later disobeyed God. God only spared him more severe punishment for the sake of his father, David. As you desire wisdom from God, ensure that His blessings and mercy do not lead you to unwise excesses.

QUOTE: Solomon began well but later disobeyed God.

PRAYER: O God, let my wisdom not lead me astray, in Jesus’ name.

CHALLENGE: Pray for wisdom with the fear of God

GOSPEL REALM: STEPS TO SALVATION
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)