11 So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this and not for long life or wealth for yourself, nor have asked for the death of your enemies but for discernment in administering justice, 12 I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. 13 Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both wealth and honor —so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. 14 And if you walk in obedience to me and keep my decrees and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life.”
2 thoughts - first, in verse 13, it was a reminder that God gives lovingly and freely - and sometimes even when we do not ask for it!!! God's grace is shown when he gives to me even tho i do not deserve it.
Second, in verse 14, i note that Solomon did not live a particularly long life. The reason is obvious (see previous post here. I am reminded how important it is to obey the Lord. And alotho i may fail at times and sin, i can pray that he will reveal it to me so that i may confess them to him and receive forgiveness.
