Everyone that asketh receiveth

Bible Reading: Luke 10-11 & John 10:22-42

Luke 11:9-10 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. 10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.

This just sounds too good to be true! Many have tried prayer but have given up because they didn't get immediately what they asked for. Many others try to explain the promises of Jesus away by saying that prayer doesn't really change anything except you. Prayer does change you, but God also answers believing prayer and changes things because of it. The Bible says so.

What are you asking God for right now? Are you really asking for something? Many times we pray and praise God and give him thanks. That is good and we should do that. However, Jesus has invited us to ask. What should you ask for? Ask for the eternal life and salvation of the lost. Ask for health for the sick. Ask for help with your financial situation. Ask for wisdom which God gives liberally. Ask for your daily bread. Ask for godly leaders in our nation and world. The list goes on and on.

What are you seeking for right now? Are you seeking for the lost like Jesus said he came to do?

Luke 19:10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

Are you seeking for answers to the questions you have as you studied your Bible? Are you seeking for a job? Are you seeking for a spouse? Jesus says you will find.

What door are you knocking on right now? Are you looking for an open door for the gospel? Are you looking for an open door in a relationship?

I think the problem is that we many times are not asking. We are not seeking. We are not knocking. Start asking! Start seeking! Start knocking! Be humble and realize that God wants to lead you into all righteousness. He wants to teach you to pray. He does want to change you, but he also wants to change others and the world through your prayers.


In Christ,
Rody