14/5 - Thy Kingdom Come - 1 Kings 3:3-9
Some questions that came out from our Zoom time this morning as we reflected on 1 Kings 3:3–9…
Although Solomon had already been made king, he came before God with humility and asked for help and wisdom. What does true humility before God look like in our own lives?
Solomon recognised God’s faithfulness to David before him. How does remembering God’s faithfulness in the past give us confidence to trust Him in the present?
We reflected on the contrast between Solomon’s posture of dependence on God and much of the leadership we see in the world today. Why do you think humility and dependence on God can sometimes be seen as weakness rather than strength?
Before Solomon heard from God, he spent time offering sacrifices and preparing himself to meet with Him. How do we prepare our own hearts to listen to God in prayer, worship, and Scripture?
Are there particular places, rhythms, or practices that help you feel more aware of God’s presence and more ready to hear His voice?
Solomon did not receive an answer immediately — God appeared later in a dream. How does this encourage us when prayers seem unanswered or when God feels silent?
What helps us remain faithful and expectant in seasons of waiting?
Solomon asked not for wealth or success, but for wisdom to serve and lead well. If God invited you to ask for one thing today, what would you ask for — and why?
Solomon was deeply aware of the responsibility he had been given. How might asking God for wisdom shape the way we lead, serve, parent, work, or care for others?
The passage reminds us that God delights in hearts that are humble, dependent, and willing to listen. What might it look like for us to become people who are quicker to listen to God than to rely on ourselves?
How can we pray for Christians serving in government, leadership, and public life, that they would have courage, wisdom, integrity, and a deep dependence on God as they seek to serve faithfully?
We finished by praying for those in Government and Local Councils, particularly in light of the recent election results.
