We know the “three-wish stories” occur in almost every culture, all have similar theme.

A benefactor appears and offers to grant three wishes to an unsuspecting beneficiary. The stories so often suggest we all want something we cannot get on our own.

There’s even a “wish story” in the Bible. It happened one night when the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream and said to him, “Ask! What shall I give you?” 1 kings 3:5

Solomon could have asked for riches, honor, fame, or power.  But he asked for none of these things. He requested “an understanding heart” or a “hearing heart".  A humble heart to listen and learn.

The young, inexperienced king, weighed down with the responsibilities of ruling a vast nation, needed the Lord’s wisdom to govern well.

Am I that wise? If God asked what He could do for me, what would I ask for? 

Would I ask for health, wealth, youth, power, or prestige?
Or would I ask for wisdom, holiness, and love?

Would I be wise or foolish?

Suppose God asked you what He could give to you. What would you ask for?

God’s wisdom is given to those who humbly ask Him for it.