whose needs concern you?
“God said: ‘Ask something of Me and I will give it to you.’ ” —1 Kings 3:5
God gave the young King Solomon the opportunity to gain everything a man could want (1 Kgs 3:5). But at that point in his life, Solomon made an unselfish decision: to ask not for personal gain, but for the wisdom to be a good ruler for God’s people, the nation of Israel (1 Kgs 3:9).
Jesus had such a busy ministry that He had no time even to eat (Mk 6:31). Yet He put a higher priority on the spiritual and temporal needs of His people than on His own personal needs. “He began to teach them at great length” (Mk 6:34).
What about you? What is on your heart? What would you ask for from God if He told you to ask Him for something? (1 Kgs 3:5; Mt 7:7) God knows everything you need before you ask (Mt 6:8).
The hand of the Lord feeds us; He answers all our needs (Ps 145:16, 19). Since He provides all that we need, His plan is for us to not focus on our own needs and interests. Let the Lord change your focus to be on God’s interests and the needs of others (Phil 2:20-21).
Prayer: Father, transform me in Your Son Jesus Christ. Renew my mind so I am able to serve You and Your people (Rm 12:2).
Promise: “Within my heart I treasure Your promise, that I may not sin against You.” —Ps 119:11
Praise: Matt has volunteered in prison ministry for decades, bringing the Good News of Jesus to the incarcerated (see Mt 25:36).
Reference: (This teaching was submitted by a member of our editorial team.)
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