“Solomon loved the Lord.” (1 Kings 3:3). When the Lord appeared to him, saying, “Ask what I shall give thee,” Solomon did not ask for long life nor riches, but for an “understanding heart,” that he might judge wisely the people over whom God had made him king. The Lord, pleased with this unselfish request, granted him not only the wisdom for which he asked, but also riches and honor.
When Elijah was about to be taken away, he asked Elisha what he should do for him. Elisha said, “I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me” (2 Kings 2:9). And the request was granted, although Elisha had asked “a hard thing.”
Let us ask boldly for those blessings that are according to the Lord’s mind and for His glory. “He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think” (Eph. 3:20).
How much we might have for the asking!