Solomon prospers

During the reign of King Solomon, there was peace throughout Judah and Israel. Solomon had thousands of horses and many servants, and his twelve governors supplied him with the finest food.

The Lord gave Solomon unusual wisdom and understanding. He knew so much that it was almost impossible to test the limits of his knowledge. He wrote three thousand proverbs and over a thousand songs. He knew all about plants and trees, and about animals, birds, reptiles, and fish.

Solomon ruled over a very large kingdom, and the kings of nearby countries paid taxes to him.

Will God also bless me with wealth if I follow Him?

The Bible gives many examples of how God blessed those who honored Him. In Old Testament times, God often blessed people with wealth. He also blessed people by giving them many children and allowing them to live long lives. Can you think of some men in the Old Testament who were very wealthy? Here is a clue: Their names are Ab____m and J_b.

Jesus said that we should not focus only on storing up treasure (wealth) here on earth, where thieves can steal it and where moths and rust destroy it. Instead, we should store up treasure in Heaven, where it is kept safe for us to enjoy one day.

God blesses us in many ways—not only by giving us things on earth (which do not last anyway). He is going to give us a share in all His riches (Romans 8:16-17). And He not only gives us life on earth, but eternal life, so that we can enjoy His treasures forever.

But for now, we have a sign of God’s promise: the Holy Spirit who lives in us. The Spirit gives us peace and joy so that we can be truly happy now and for all eternity!

Verse for today

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! Proverbs 16:16

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