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. Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both riches and honor—so that in your lifetime you will have no equal among kings. And if you walk in my ways and obey my statutes and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life.” - 1 Kings 3:11-14 NIV
For most of us, discernment is low on the list of things we ask of God. We ask for healing, for provision, and perhaps even for wisdom in our financial decisions, but discernment, particularly as it relates to the will of God is not a priority.
Why is discernment so important? Discernment, I believe, implies that we see things as God sees them, not as society, tradition, or prejudices see things, but as God sees them. Discernment frees us from our own biases. Discernment acts based not on what is best for us, but what aligns with the heart of God. Our society might not be in the situation it is if more Christians had approached the world with a discerning heart rather than one of judgement and self preservation. Discernment means that sometimes we ignore our own comfort zone and operate in the comfort zone of God. That is after all the wisest and safest place to be.
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