Baptism does not promise us chocolates or flowers, but something far greater: life in Christ.
The Promised Land invites us to laugh at how relatable it is to be exhausted and exasperated by all the people, and the egos and opinions they bring with them, that come with living.
Christians can pursue projects of justice free of the burden of being the justifier of the world; that office belongs to Christ and Christ alone.

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Solomon uses his new gift of wisdom immediately, but as he grows older he appears to use this gift less and less!
The receiving and/or possessing of a gift, even one from God, is far different than putting it to use.
Solomon asks for what is necessary to carry out this task, an understanding/wise and discerning mind.