Wisdom for Leadership
The quest for wisdom and the ability to lead complicated people is a matter I always find intriguing. You know complications abound everywhere!
I see the conversation between God and Solomon as quite insightful. What’s your take?
God: “Ask me for whatever you want me to give you.”
Solomon: “You were very kind to my father David when You allowed me to rule on his throne after him. Now, Lord God, continue to keep Your promise to my father David. You made me king over so many people that they are like the dust of the earth. Now give me wisdom and knowledge so that I can lead these people in the right way. No one could rule this great nation without Your help.”
God: “You have the right attitude. You did not ask for long life and riches for yourself. You did not ask for the death of your enemies. You asked for wisdom and knowledge so that you can make the right decisions. So I will give you wisdom and knowledge, but I will also give you wealth, riches, and honor. No king who lived before you has ever had so much wealth and honor, and no king in the future will have as much wealth and honor.”
2 Chronicles 1:7-12 ERV
