Amazing Facts Daily Devotionals Asking for Wisdom October 18, 2025 In the 17th century people began calling the third molars “the teeth of wisdom.” Later, this was shortened to “wisdom teeth.” The name has some basis in fact, since these teeth tend to appear during the transition into adulthood and by the time a person’s brain reaches its full development, which is about 25 years of age. Solomon started out his kingship with the right attitude. He knew he needed discernment in order to be a good king, and he knew only God could provide it. Bowing before the Lord, he humbly prayed for wisdom, referring to himself as “a little child.” In the same sense, we are all little children. We desperately need wisdom and guidance from our heavenly Father for all aspects of our lives. And God is glad to give it to us. “If any of you lacks wisdom,” the Bible tells us, “let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him” (James 1:5). Here’s a promise we could claim every day! Paul prayed that the early Christian believers would receive “the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him [Jesus]” (Ephesians 1:17). And we know that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Proverbs 9:10). Knowing and honoring Christ is where wisdom begins. Key Bible Texts And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in. (1 Kings 3:7 KJV)