“And people of all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom” (1 Kings 4:34 ESV).
The God-given wisdom of Solomon attracted people from everywhere to come to Jerusalem to hear him. He was considered the wisest man on earth. Solomon began his reign well, but ended it poorly. For ultimately he succumbed to a lust for riches, sex, and power.
Yet, in his early years, he was a foreshadowing of Jesus Christ, who is “the power and the wisdom of God” (1 Cor.1:24). We catch a glimpse of God’s purpose to draw people from every nation in the early days of Solomon’s reign. But the fulfillment is in Christ. One day, all the nations will recognize Him as King of kings and Lord of lords, as the very wisdom of God displayed. As Jesus said of his ministry, “Behold, something greater than Solomon is here” (Matt. 12:42).
Do you want to hear and have access to the wisdom of Solomon? Look to Jesus. For those who have believed in Jesus have the “mind of Christ” (1 Cor. 2:16).
PRAYER: Dear Father, we want to live by the wisdom that comes from You. Help us to walk in Your wisdom. We appropriate the mind of Christ, which is ours by faith in Your Son. Give us wisdom for this day. In Jesus’ name, amen.