2 Chronicles 1:7-12 In that night did God appear to Solomon, and said to him, Ask what I shall give you.… I. THE ADDRESS WHICH GOD MADE TO SOLOMON, "Ask," etc., He does in effect make to each of us, especially the young. II. THOUGH WE NEED NOT THE QUALIFICATION WHICH SOLOMON REQUIRED FOR KINGLY OFFICE, YET WE ALL NEED SPIRITUAL WISDOM AND UNDERSTANDING, AND MAY THEREFORE IMITATE HIS EXAMPLE. III. GOD IS PLEASED WITH THOSE WHO MAKE THE CHOICE AND OFFER UP THE PRAYER OF SOLOMON. Because — 1. It is the effect of His grace. 2. It indicates feelings and opinions similar to His own. 3. It indicates humility. 4. It shows a benevolent concern for His glory and for the happiness of their fellow-creatures. 5. It actually tends to promote His glory. IV. ALL WHO MAKE THIS CHOICE AND ADOPT THIS PRAYER SHALL CERTAINLY BE FAVOURED WITH A WISE AND UNDERSTANDING HEART. (E. Payson, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: In that night did God appear unto Solomon, and said unto him, Ask what I shall give thee.WEB: In that night God appeared to Solomon, and said to him, "Ask what I shall give you." |
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