His Heart’s Desire

“The king rejoices in your strength, Lord. How great is his joy in the victories you give! You have granted him his heart’s desire and have not withheld the request of his lips.” – Psalms 21:1,2 Yesterday, I shared that God was pleased with the way Solomon expressed his heart’s desire to lead God’s people. Let me pose a question: Did God want Solomon to have all these blessings—wisdom, knowledge, honor, wealth, and more? The answer is yes. But it’s important to understand why. If Solomon had received only wisdom and knowledge—without honor, without wealth, without the favor of others or a long life—he still would have been grateful. The true desire of Solomon’s heart was for wisdom and understanding, not for material possessions or recognition. Even if life hadn’t gone his way and everything else had been withheld, he would have cherished the gift of wisdom above all. That’s