Christians Seek Spiritual Wealth – July 26, 2026

One key truth: God has already made me spiritually rich in Christ. I can ask him for wisdom to use what he’s given me to bless others.

At Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon during the night in a dream, and God said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.”
Solomon answered, “You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David, because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day.
“Now, LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David. But I am only a little child and do not know how to carry out my duties. Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or number. So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong. For who is able to govern this great people of yours?”
The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for this. 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, 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.
1 Kings 3:5-12

Christians Seek Spiritual Wealth

What if God said to you: “You can ask me for anything. What do you want?”

Maybe you’ve watched Aladdin and imagined what you would do with three wishes. Maybe you’ve thought about winning the lottery or having unlimited money on your favorite game. But this isn’t a genie making promises. This is God. The all-powerful Creator of the universe. And he’s offering to give you whatever you ask. Would it be money? Fame? Athletic success? Straight A’s? The perfect boyfriend or girlfriend? More followers? A new car? The ability to never be awkward in social situations?

What would you ask for?

This scenario actually happened to Solomon. God said, “Ask for anything. No limits.” Before we go over what Solomon asked, let’s stay with the question a little longer. What would you ask for? Maybe an even better questions is this: What are you hoping those things would give you?

In verse 11, God points out some of the things most people would ask for. A long, happy life. Friends, family, and fun. Wealth. Success. Power. Victory over enemies. Wanting a big house, happy life, money, power, or success is not wrong. All these things can be blessings. The bigger question isn’t what you want. The bigger question is why you want it.

The reason people often chase after these things on the outside is because they are often empty on the inside. And they are hoping these outside things will give them inside things: that popularity will give us confidence. That success will give us purpose. That money will give us security. That relationships will give us fulfillment. But they never do… at least it doesn’t last. The excitement fades. The achievement becomes old news. The relationship changes. The money gets spent. The feeling doesn’t last.

Solomon approached God differently. Verse 6 tells us that before Solomon asked for anything, he stopped and remembered everything God had already done for him. Solomon wasn’t trying to fill an empty heart. God had already filled it. He was filled with gratitude and humility for God’s goodness already displayed in his life. His peace, security, fulfillment, and purpose were all met with his connection to God, his Savior. And then from that place of gratitude, Solomon asked for something that would help him serve others. He asked for wisdom. He asked for spiritual guidance. He asked for spiritual wealth. And God was pleased!

Take a moment and make a mental list of everything God has already given you. Think about your family, friends, abilities, opportunities, and daily blessings. But don’t stop there! Think especially about the spiritual riches you have because of Christ—your forgiveness, new life in Christ, the promise of heaven, grace, mercy, and peace with God! In Christ, you already have peace, security, fulfillment, and purpose.

When your heart is filled with God’s goodness, you’re in a good spot to ask God for anything.

Because instead of asking God to fill an empty heart, you’re asking him how to use a full one.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, you have already given me so much! I’m rich beyond my wildest imagination when it comes to the things that really matter. In you, I have peace. I have fulfillment. I have security. I have purpose. Thank you! I now ask for wisdom to use what you’ve given me to bless others. Amen.