Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people

 2 Chronicles 1:1-17

Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.

That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”

Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me king in his place. Now, Lord God, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as numerous as the dust of the earth. Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

God said to Solomon, "Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth, possessions or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king, therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, possessions and honor, such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have".

Why?
Solomon asked the Lord for wisdom and knowledge, so the Lord was glad Solomon answered and gave more than Solomon asked.

Wealth and possession or honor will gone by the time, but wisdom and knowledge could be purchased. This is a gift from the Lord only.

I need wisdom and knowledge not for myself but to honor the Holy Name of the Lord, to witness that I belong to the Lord with love and righteousness, to take responsibility, and to preach the gospel.

All gifts of the Lord were given to Solomon after he went up to the bronze altar before the Lord in the tent of meeting and offered a thousand burnt offerings on it. Let the Holy Name of the Lord be honored and worshiped is important.

How?

May my mind and my heart be pleased to the Lord!