Solomon's Dream
In a previous letter, I told you the story about Solomon. Remember how the Queen of Sheba came all those miles to see him and find out more about his great wisdom? Well, in this letter, we are going to have a story about that very thing.
Solomon, when he became king, was very worried. Solomon did not really know how to rule his people wisely. He remembered that God had helped his father, King David, and so, he knew that he needed God's help too. He spent one whole day praying to God, and even when he went to bed, he was still praying for God's help.
While he was sleeping, Solomon had a wonderful dream. He saw God standing near-by. God said, "I will give you what you ask of me." Solomon at once asked God for what he felt he needed most. He said, "O Lord my God, you were with David, my father; you taught him how to follow your ways; you gave him a son to be king in his place; you have let me follow my father as king, but I don't know how to be king. I can't even count my people they are so many. Please give me an understanding heart. Then I will be able to rule the people, and be able to judge the good from the bad."
God was very pleased with Solomon's prayer. He said, "Because you have asked for wisdom instead of such things as riches, or power, or a long life, I will give you what you ask. No king in all the land will be as wise as you."
When Solomon woke up, he knew he had been dreaming, but Solomon also knew that God had spoken to him while he slept. From that time on, Solomon ruled his people wisely, and the people knew that God had given him great understanding.
Well, boys and girls, do you think you would have asked God for the same thing? When we pray to God, we can ask God for many things, but there are certain things that God is really pleased to hear from us. It would be good for each of us to ask God for an understanding heart, like Solomon. Then, using the means that God has given us, especially His Word the Bible, we can have a sure guide to show us all God's great promises.