We are going to be learning on two fronts today. Another example of someone that pleased God and the key lessons we can learn from his life. That man was King Solomon.

The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering JUSTICE, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both wealth and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. 1Kings 3:10-13.

The above was a story where God asked what Solomon wanted, and Solomon’s response pleased God. The real reason behind God being impressed was that Solomon wasn’t selfish. He didn’t ask for selfish reasons. God doesn’t want us to be selfish, and that’s why the bible says somewhere that you ask and don’t have because you want to spend it on your pleasures. However, Solomon wasn’t just selfless but took this a notch higher by asking God for what God makes a priority. We were told that God’s throne is established in justice and righteousness. Solomon asked God for what He values(Justice), and God was pleased.

If we are selfless and prioritize what God prioritizes, we will please Him. And when God is pleased with us, it’s a blank check of immeasurable blessings.