How can we seek God's wisdom and understanding as David advised Solomon?

◄ Seek God's wisdom as David advised. ►

A Father’s Charge: 1 Chronicles 22:12

“May the LORD give you insight and understanding when He puts you in charge of Israel, so that you may keep the law of the LORD your God.”

Why Wisdom and Understanding Matter

• They come directly from the LORD, not from human ingenuity (Proverbs 2:6).

• They equip us to fulfill God-given assignments, just as Solomon would reign over Israel.

• They guard obedience; insight keeps the heart aligned with God’s law (Psalm 119:34).

Practical Ways to Seek God’s Wisdom Today

• Seek it first in prayer

• James 1:5—“If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God… and it will be given to him.”

• Treasure Scripture daily

• Psalm 119:98-100—God’s commands “make me wiser than my enemies.”

• Walk in the fear of the LORD

• Proverbs 9:10—“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.”

• Invite the Holy Spirit’s teaching

• 1 Corinthians 2:12-13—We receive “the Spirit who is from God so that we may understand what God has freely given us.”

• Listen to godly counsel

• Proverbs 13:20—Companionship with the wise increases wisdom.

• Practice prompt obedience

• John 7:17—Understanding grows as we choose to do God’s will.

Supporting Snapshots from Scripture

• Solomon’s own request—1 Kings 3:9,12

• Moses’ prayer—Exodus 33:13

• Christ’s example—Luke 2:52: Jesus “grew in wisdom.”

• Paul’s intercession—Colossians 1:9-10

A Lifestyle That Guards Wisdom

• Meditate on the Word morning and night (Joshua 1:8).

• Memorize key promises and commands (Psalm 119:11).

• Cultivate humility; God “gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5).

• Reject worldly wisdom that contradicts Scripture (Colossians 2:8).

• Stay teachable—“let the word of Christ richly dwell within you” (Colossians 3:16).