2 Chronicles 1 & 2 -- Coming To God Without A Wishlist

Solomon was at a place and time where he felt totally inadequate.  His father David had made him king and died.  Now it was Solomon’s time to rule.  He knew that he lacked experience.  He knew he needed God’s help.  And God gave him the perfect opportunity to ask.

God appeared to Solomon at night, after Solomon had offered a thousand burnt offerings at Gibeon.  God offered to give him anything.  Solomon wisely asked for wisdom to rule his people.

My Bible’s sidebar, by Max Lucado, said, “To know God’s will, we must totally surrender to God’s will.  Our tendency is to make God’s decisions for Him … Don’t go to God with options and expect Him to choose one of your preferences.  Go to Him with empty hands – no hidden agendas, no crossed fingers, nothing behind your back.  Go to Him with a willingness to do whatever He says.  If you surrender your will, then He will equip you with everything good for doing HIS will.  It’s a promise.”

Father God, I want You to be in control, not me.  I love the way You surprise me when I do come to You with empty hands.  I love You and trust You, Father.  Open my heart to all You still want to do in my life.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford