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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