King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth.

The whole world sought audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom God had put in his heart.

‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭10‬:‭23‬-‭25‬ ‭NIV‬‬

If you recall, Solomon’s first and only request was for wisdom. Not for riches or power.

Wisdom was what built his kingdom into riches and power never seen before.

1 Kings 9:4-5 is the pact he made with God that assured the continuation of his riches, power and rule.

Too many of us have focused on prayers for riches or power and devalued the wisdom that made them possible.

What a world this might be today if we all craved wisdom and insight over money and fame and acknowledged it as the gift it is.

Wisdom is the currency of God that keeps us humble yet makes us wealthy beyond measure.

Wisdom starts with a healthy fear of a holy God.