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