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Drammen Lutheran Church Mission Statement:

Called by God's grace and equipped by the Holy Spirit, we nurture and challenge each other to grow in proclaiming the good news of Christ Jesus through celebrating worship, studying God's word, and showing hospitality by serving our neighbors both here and around the world.

 

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  • A caring congregation that will gladly welcome you
  • Preaching/teaching that is centered on the Word of God
  • Activities for the whole family

 

We welcome you to worship with us each Sunday morning at 9:00am. Coffee and fellowship follow worship.

 

July 26, 2026  

Dear friends in Christ grace and peace to you. The message for this week comes from
1 Kings 3:5-12, 16-28.

In our text for this week we read about the wisdom of Solomon. As Solomon assumes the duties of the King of Israel he asks God not for riches, long life or the power to defeat his enemies. Solomon instead asks for wisdom to make decisions to govern his people well and we get a taste of that wisdom in the story about the two women and their babies. It might sound a little gruesome that Solomon would order the baby to be divided equally between the two women. It’s impossible to tell if Solomon would have actually carried out his threat but his decision did solve the matter showing his wisdom. 

We likely will not have to make decisions like that of Solomon but we are almost daily faced with problems that take thoughtful and prayerful consideration. If we make hasty decisions sometimes we regret what we have done or said. Good leaders take time to make decisions and they also seek the input of others who might be familiar with whatever issue they are facing. Solomon still made mistakes. He was wise in governing his people but he struggled when it came to keeping his own house in order. 

The wisdom we seek from God needs to be applied to all areas of our lives. Solomon was a powerful king; he could have had almost anything he wanted. Solomon at that point in his life wasn’t vain; he chose to seek out God to give him wisdom to govern. But as time went on like seems to happen to many people who experience power, wealth and fame; Solomon forgot that his power and wealth were a gift from God. 

As we consider Solomon’s story, yes, it is important to seek God for wisdom but it is equally important to remember where our help comes from. Psalm 121 reminds us that our help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Solomon was given wisdom because he humbly sought it from God. Wisdom, it seems is more important than power and wealth in God’s eyes. Solomon sought wisdom; the power, wealth and long life were gifts from God because of Solomon’s faithfulness. May it be so for us.

May the peace of God be with all of you as you seek wisdom from God.
Michael Isaacson