Sermons On The First Readings
A Hearing Heart
The fact that Solomon was a king makes it difficult for most modern readers of the Bible to identify personally with him. But there is one reason above all that makes it almost impossible for any of us to picture ourselves in his sandals: God came to Solomon and made him an open-ended offer -- "Ask what I should give you."
I mean, when is the last time God made such an offer to you or me?