Solomon was given a very big and important job as King. On his own, Solomon did not have what he needed to be a good King. One day he went to where the tabernacle was to worship God. God appeared to him there and Solomon asked God to give him wisdom and knowledge so he could be a good king. The Hero of this story is God who was pleased with Solomon’s request and gave Solomon the wisdom he asked for. God also gave Solomon great knowledge and wealth. Solomon was wise about lots of things, about plants and animals, business and running a kingdom. But Solomon did not always Love God first and use his wisdom to honor God. When Solomon used his wisdom to make himself great and he turned from God and worshipped idols, God was gracious and did not take away the kingdom. God told Solomon his heart was divided and reminded him to worship and love God first.

It can be hard to use the gifts God has given us to honor God, and it can be hard to love God above all things – especially when He gives us so many good things! God is gracious to help us with our own divided hearts. He helps us to seek Him first and to grow to love Him more.