That I May Discern

Solomon’s humble prayer for wisdom to judge “this thy so great a people” becomes a lens for seeing the astonishing greatness of God’s kingdom today. Jay Martin highlights four facets of this greatness:

• The King’s jealous honor
• The kingdom’s unique power
• Its supernatural vision
• Its vast scope

Far from inflating egos, this portrait is meant to steady discouraged workers in small classrooms, drab kitchens, or tiny churches. Because we belong to so great a people, every corner becomes a watchtower, every ordinary task a preparation for the final triumph before the throne.

You may also enjoy the rest of this series:

1. I am but a Child
2. Give Me an Understanding Heart
3. That I May Discern
4. This Thy So Great a People

"That I May Discern" was presented at Western Fellowship Teachers' Institute 2017.