Long ago, after King David died, his son Solomon became the new king of Israel. He was young—much younger than people expected a king to be—and the responsibility felt heavy. One night, after a long day of thinking and worrying, Solomon fell asleep and had a dream unlike any other.
In the dream, God appeared to him and said, “Ask for anything you want, and I will give it to you.”
Solomon could have asked for treasure, power, or a long life. But instead, he thought about the people he was called to lead. He wanted to be a good king—one who made fair decisions and cared for others. So he said, “Give me an understanding heart, so I can tell the difference between right and wrong.”
God was pleased with Solomon’s request because Solomon cared more about serving others than helping himself. God blessed him with extraordinary wisdom—so much that people traveled from distant lands just to hear Solomon’s judgment and learn from his insights.
What We Learned
- Wisdom begins with asking God for help.
- Good leaders care about fairness and kindness—not power or riches.
- God loves it when we choose what helps others instead of ourselves.
- The best gifts God gives are the ones that shape who we become.
Kids’ Christmas Program Update
Christmas is almost here, and that means it’s time to prepare for our Kids’ Christmas Program! We don’t yet know which Sunday we’ll present it, but we will have a Saturday rehearsal to learn our parts and get costumes ready. And yes—Julie Anne has already reminded me that I promised pizza for lunch during practice!
If you have a young person who would like to take part in sharing the story of Jesus’ birth, we’d love to have them join in.
See you Sunday! Blessings…