SEEK AFTER RIGHTEOUNESS

SEEK AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS
Scripture: 1 Kings 3:5,9
Topic: Seek After Righteousness

"In Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night: and God said, Ask what I shall give thee. Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?"
1 Kings 3:5,9

I want you to notice something in Solomon's prayer. Solomon was having a prayer time and asked the Lord to give him an understanding heart to discern between good and bad.

The Bible teaches us that his prayer pleased God. The Bible tells us that God said, "Because you didn't ask for riches or long life, but have asked for understanding, I'm going to give you wisdom. In addition, I'm going to bless you with fantastic riches which you didn't ask for." 

"Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a WISE AND AN UNDERSTANDING HEART…And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both RICHES, AND HONOUR…"
1 Kings 3:12, 13

Solomon had the chance of a lifetime. He asked God for what he wanted. The Lord was impressed by Solomon's desire to seek for wisdom in order to be able to rule well. Let's face it! How many of us really seek for righteousness and wisdom from God? The Bible says in Matthew 6:33, "But Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

There are lay people who look at me and say, "Oh, it's okay for you to be in full-time ministry; you come from a rich family." "You don't have to lose anything," they say. "Even if you don't work, your father will give you money."

I often smile and say nothing. I realize that these people do not even believe that I genuinely chose between secular riches and God's work. I know in my heart, that that was the choice I made. I decided to build God's house instead of my own life. If God has blessed me because of that, I do not apologize for the blessings of God. I give Him the glory. 

I challenge you to seek after righteousness as Solomon did. It may not seem to be the most direct route to prosperity and riches. But that is the route that God has set. You cannot be wiser than God. Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness!

Decide to live a holy life. Pay the price and live for God. As you take up your cross to follow him, the angels of Heaven will take note. The kingdom of Heaven will acknowledge that you are on the right road. You will be rewarded with the things that all men are seeking for. They will be added to your life. You will experience prosperity without chasing after it!

Excerpt from:
Solomonic Success
Bishop Dag Heward-Mills

Comments

  1. Beryl5 March 2022 at 03:23

    Amen! God's ways are not our ways. Lord give me the grace to pay the price and live for You. I will build Your house instead of my life.

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  2. Ãm Çliffé5 March 2022 at 03:32

    Wow. Thank you for such an eye opener. Lord give me the grace to seek your kingdom first rather than seeking riches first. May I choose to build your house oh Lord instead of my life. Amen

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  3. Clinton Ogechi5 March 2022 at 03:44

    God has made a specific route of prosperity.What a revelation!
    We ought to seek Him ,His kingdom and His Righteousness.Amen!

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  4. Renson mamadi5 March 2022 at 15:39

    What a revelation
    Thank you Abber Father for this powerful and wonderful word
    I give you first priority in my life Lord
    Take authority and control of my life as i serve you with joyness amd gladness of the heart without any supervision and mummuring
    As i seek your face and your kingdom as your word says you will had everything that we require in our live
    As Solomon i pray for understand of your and for the spirit to discern what is good and bad
    In Jesus Mighty Name i pray and believe
    AMEN

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