The Promise Fulfilled: Wisdom and Wealth Granted
The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore; they ate, they drank and they were happy. And Solomon ruled over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These countries brought tribute and were Solomon’s subjects all his life.
. . . During Solomon’s lifetime Judah and Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, lived in safety, everyone under their own vine and under their own fig tree. Solomon had four thousand stalls for chariot horses, and twelve thousand horses.
. . . God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. Solomon’s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people in the East. . . . He was wiser than anyone else . . . And his fame spread to all the surrounding nations. He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five.
He spoke about plant life, from the cedar of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows out of walls. He also spoke about animals and birds, reptiles and fish.
From all nations people came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom. I Kings 4:20-34
. . . During Solomon’s lifetime Judah and Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, lived in safety, everyone under their own vine and under their own fig tree. Solomon had four thousand stalls for chariot horses, and twelve thousand horses.
. . . God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. Solomon’s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people in the East. . . . He was wiser than anyone else . . . And his fame spread to all the surrounding nations. He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five.
He spoke about plant life, from the cedar of Lebanon to the hyssop that grows out of walls. He also spoke about animals and birds, reptiles and fish.
From all nations people came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom. I Kings 4:20-34
How could one human exhibit such unparalleled wisdom and knowledge? Solomon’s breadth of wisdom and knowledge was simply astonishing: He spoke three thousand proverbs and wrote a thousand and five songs; he spoke about plant life, animals, reptiles and fish. Solomon was a walking encyclopedia of knowledge.
In addition to this astonishing knowledge, Solomon was also extremely wealthy and God granted the nation total peace. He also subdued the surrounding nations and they brought him tribute. So, how was all this possible? We find the answer in the biblical account itself: “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore.”
You see: The Bible declares that “God is not human that He should lie; not a human being that He should change His mind. Does He speak and then not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?” (Numbers 23:19). That is impossible. God will always do what He says if we follow what He commands us to do. God was pleased with Solomon and so He made a promise to bless him with wisdom and great wealth. And He did!
As you walk faithfully with God, be assured that every promise you have received from Him will be fulfilled no matter how long it might take. The wait is never easy, but the promise is sure to be fulfilled at the appointed time.
Abraham waited for several years . . . but the Promise was fulfilled.
Joseph waited for several years . . . but the Promise was fulfilled.
David waited for several years . . . but the Promise was fulfilled.
Let me encourage you with these words of David: “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Wait on the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait on the LORD.” (Psalm 27).
God fulfilled His promise to Solomon. God is not a man that He should lie. He will fulfill His promise to you. He will do more than you are imagining! Be strong and wait!
In addition to this astonishing knowledge, Solomon was also extremely wealthy and God granted the nation total peace. He also subdued the surrounding nations and they brought him tribute. So, how was all this possible? We find the answer in the biblical account itself: “God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore.”
You see: The Bible declares that “God is not human that He should lie; not a human being that He should change His mind. Does He speak and then not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?” (Numbers 23:19). That is impossible. God will always do what He says if we follow what He commands us to do. God was pleased with Solomon and so He made a promise to bless him with wisdom and great wealth. And He did!
As you walk faithfully with God, be assured that every promise you have received from Him will be fulfilled no matter how long it might take. The wait is never easy, but the promise is sure to be fulfilled at the appointed time.
Abraham waited for several years . . . but the Promise was fulfilled.
Joseph waited for several years . . . but the Promise was fulfilled.
David waited for several years . . . but the Promise was fulfilled.
Let me encourage you with these words of David: “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
Wait on the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait on the LORD.” (Psalm 27).
God fulfilled His promise to Solomon. God is not a man that He should lie. He will fulfill His promise to you. He will do more than you are imagining! Be strong and wait!
Prayer: LORD, Your Promises are “Yes” and “Amen.” Just as you fulfilled Your Promise to Solomon, I remain confident that You will fulfill Your word to me. Amen