1 Kings 3:9 “So give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people to discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”

How many times as a kid or even later as an adult, has someone asked us something like: “If you had one wish, what would you wish for?”

David ruled Israel for 40 years albeit with much internal conflict. Solomon, David’s son by Bathsheba, was picked by David to succeed him. Solomon solidified the throne.

The Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream. In the dream, God told Solomon to ask Him for anything. Solomon did not ask for wealth or for long life or for destruction of his enemies. Solomon asked for an understanding heart in order to judge between good and evil.  God gave him what he asked for, and with it came a long life, honor and wealth.

Kind of makes me rethink my wish list.