KING SOLOMONS DREAM
Alexander the Great wanted to reward a philosopher who had rendered great service to him. “Ask what you want of me,” said the emperor. The philosopher took the offer seriously and told the royal treasurer he wanted 10,000 pounds of gold. Shocked by such an enormous request, the treasurer refused, then went in anger to the emperor. “This man has asked too much. His request is unreasonable.” Alexander the Great listened patiently and then instructed the treasurer to give the philosopher what he had asked for. “He honored me in three ways. First, he believed my word. Second, he believed my wealth. Third, he believed my willingness to do what I said I would do. Give him the money. He has honored me by his great faith in my words” (Keep Believing Ministry, 2000). When Solomon became the king of Israel he humbled himself before the Lord. His ...