09/03/2014 SET A GOAL/PLAN AHEAD
Proverbs 13:16 A wise man (woman) thinks ahead; a fool doesn't, and even brags about it. [Living Bible translation]
Summary
Proverbs 1:1 tells us that the author of the book of Proverbs is Solomon, the son of David and Bathsheba. Solomon was the third king of Israel. He was renowned for his wisdom. Most importantly, Solomon's wisdom came
from GOD. 1Kings 3 helps us understand why and how Solomon was blessed with the gift of wisdom.
First, 1 Kings 3:3 states that Solomon loved the LORD.
Second, 1 Kings 3 also tells us that Solomon was willing to sacrifice. Solomon had just built his own house, a palace. Solomon could have let others sacrifice "for him" and simply enjoyed the comfort of his palace. He had just married the daughter of Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and had just built his house, so no one would have probably blamed Solomon if he "sat out a few Sundays" or used his honeymoon as an excuse to "enjoy himself." But, because Solomon loved GOD and wanted to be a man after GOD's own heart, like his father David, Solomon went the extra mile. He went to Gibeon (which in Hebrew means "hilly") and presented his physical gifts to GOD. 1Kings 3:5 states that Solomon sacrificed a thousand burnt offerings at Gibeon.