The Glory of Kings: Learning to Seek the Wisdom of God

Proverbs 25:2-3
Derek Murphy

Part of True North

July 23, 2026

It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings. As the heavens are high and the earth is deep, so the hearts of kings are unsearchable. —Proverbs 25:2-3

Have I learned to recognize His voice?

Why do Kings seek? 
They have responsibility.

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. —Peter 2:9

How do I begin?

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” —Proverbs 3:5-6

How do I seek like a King?

CROWN
Confess 
Request 
Observe 
Wait 
Now Obey

If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. —James 1:5When the Lord saw that he had gone over to look, God called to him from within the bush, “Moses! Moses!” —Exodus 3:4“Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” —Luke 10:41-42“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock —Matthew 7:24

This is where seekers become wise. Kings don’t collect advice.

Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered. —Proverbs 11:35“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” —Jeremiah 29:13

Final Invitation

LIVE LIKE A KING and Put on your CROWN

Every morning:

Confess— “Father, I lack wisdom today.”
Request — “Would You give it generously?”
Observe — Read a passage slowly. Pay attention to what stands out. Listen in prayer.
Wait — Sit quietly in His presence.
Obey — Before lunch, act on one thing God has shown you.

Seek the King, live like a King.