Life is short so set sail on your destination. Go places you never thought you could go. Dream big and work toward your dreams with determination. Then as you accomplish what you set out to do, take the opportunity to celebrate.

We have set sail on the journey through 1 Kings. So far, we’ve noted that leadership is being handed over to King Solomon. In 1 Kings 3:1-15, we notice some inconsistencies in Solomon’s obedience to God.

He walked according to the instructions given to him from David except he offered sacrifices and burned incense on the high places (v. 3). He made an alliance with Egypt by marrying one of the Pharaoh’s daughters. Egypt was a nation that worshiped other God’s (See Ex. 34:16)

Then we note that Solomon meets God in a dream and admits that he is only a little child. That he did not know how to carry out his duties (v. 7). In the dream, God ask him what he wanted most and Solomon responded with the desire to have a discerning heart to lead his people (v. 9).  That the people would live in a just nation that benefitted them so they could accomplish their dreams.

We can learn from this appeal to God that a request for others instead of oneself is looked on by God in a positive way. God will sometimes not only grant our request for others but also bless us beyond measure too.

As followers of Jesus, we need to feel free to dream. To accept God’s plan.  Once we accept God’s plan for us, there is a need to be creative and to take action using our God given abilities. To be productive and accomplish the dreams for His glory.

This day with You Lord, we’ve taken a look at Your Word to gain lessons and now the Holy Spirit is speaking deep in our hearts. We pray for big dreams and that we are given ideas to benefit those we have an impact on. That You give us creativity in promoting faith for the benefit of others. In Jesus’ name … Amen!