Charles Spurgeon's "Morning & Evening" Devotional: May 23rd Morning “Give therefore Thy servant an understanding heart.” 1 Kings 3:1 , 1 Kings 3:3-15 We will now pursue the path of history, and enter upon the reign of Solomon. 1 Kings 3:1 A questionable beginning, a step full of danger. 1 Kings 3:3 This was contrary to express precept, yet the Lord dealt not severely with Solomon, for he saw that his heart was right before him. 1 Kings 3:5 Solomon worships God by day God appears to Solomon by night. The night cannot but be happy when the day has been holy. The king had offered unto God a thousand burnt-sacrifices, and now the Lord rewards him in godlike fashion by giving him his option. “Ask what I shall give thee!” Nor is God less generous to each one of us under the gospel, for Jesus has said, “Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.” 1 Kings 3:6-8 It was a wise choice to choose wisdom: young Solomon was already wise when he thus asked o...