The Power of Prayer

The Power of Prayer

The Prayer of Solomon

(1 Kings 3:5-15; 10:1-24)
A Powerful Opportunity
1.) God was interested in Solomon's desires.
2.) Solomon was charged to ask for his desires.
A Prudent Prayer
1.) He acknowledged the blessings of the past.
2.) He recognized his personal shortcomings.
3.) He accepted the great responsibility.
4.) He requested the ability to fulfill his responsibility.
A Pleased Response
1.) God granted his request fully.
2.) God gave him much more than he requested.
3.) God glorified Himself in Solomon's life.
SOLOMON prayed for wisdom; then
God made him the wisest of mortal men.