Ask, and it shall be given you; Matthew 7:7 | Sermon by Father.Mungamuri Devadasu

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 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" — Matthew 7:7

Explanation:  This is an inspiring verse for those who pray. It encourages us to come into God’s presence and speak, even if we are unsure of what to say. This verse allows Him to speak through us. It does not specify what to ask for, so we can approach God and ask for anything. It also does not limit what will be given, so we can expect that whatever we ask for will be provided.

The word "ask" is simple and familiar to everyone. Asking is an action anyone can take. Rest assured, the Lord will not question why you asked after you have made your request. If anyone doubts, you can point them to this verse. The Lord often conveys profound truths through simple words.

Scripture reminds us, "You do not have because you do not ask" (James 4:2), which suggests that many fail to receive simply because they do not ask. If someone says, "I’ve been praying for ten days, but nothing has happened," the teacher should respond, "Your asking is not yet complete." God’s promises are always perfect and unchanging across all times.

Some argue that only the holy can ask, but this is not found in Scripture. If there is any hindrance to your asking, first pray for it to be removed, and then ask for what you need. This is how your asking becomes complete. Moreover, following a structured order in prayer, as we often do, is also a form of complete asking.

Children do not approach their parents with formal petitions, as citizens might approach authorities. Instead, they ask with simplicity and familiarity, and they receive what they ask for. In the same way, we should approach our Heavenly Father with the same ease and confidence.

The fulfilment of our requests lies with the Lord. These two words—"ask" and "it will be given"—are fulfilled by the Lord in the same place. For example, a young boy might enter his father’s room and say, "Dad, I need a sheet of paper." The father opens the drawer, finds the paper, hands it to his son, and rejoices in fulfilling his request.

As Dr. Martin Luther taught, beloved children should ask their loving Father with the same familiarity and trust.

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