I’ve been in the Anderson home countless times and know their kitchen, living room and bedrooms like the back of my hand. I’ve eavesdropped at the door of the den to fatherly Jim’s advice. Wife Margaret gave full approval to his decisions while it often took longer for children Betty, Bud and Kathy.

In the end, all came to believe that ‘Father Knows Best.’ It not only served as the name of a popular TV program. Jim Anderson’s wisdom was weaved into typical family daily situations. There was a moral to be taken away from each story; a bottom line to be learned. In every case, father knew best.

King David shared godly wisdom with his son Solomon.

“As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever (1 Chronicles 28:9 NASB).”

David was not perfect; he sinned against holy God. Yet, his advice was solid.

“Then David said to his son Solomon, ‘Be strong and courageous, and act; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished (1 Chronicles 28:20 NASB).”

Solomon received his father' counsel. He asked his heavenly Father for wisdom.

Good, better, best!

Published articles in Mature Living Magazine, Devotions for the Deaf, The Secret Place, Coosa Journal, Mary Hollingsworth's The One Year Devotional of Joy and Laughter, Jo Krueger's Every Day in God's Word. http://www.pamforddavis.com
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