7“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Matthew 7:7-8. NKJV
The biblical principle of "Ask, Seek, and Knock" (Matthew 7:7-8) encourages believers to persistently seek God's presence and blessings. It implies a progression: asking for something, seeking for deeper understanding, and knocking at the door to God's presence. This principle emphasises that God is ready to give good gifts to those who diligently seek him and believe in his promises.
Tony Evans comments: 'Prayer is an earthly request for heavenly intervention. There are
three answers to prayer: yes, No or Wait. If you haven't heard yes or no, then you keep
asking.'
This would explain why we have to wait for God's answer for some of our prayers. If He
hasn't indicated either yes or no then keep in there asking away until He does. It's a matter of
timing. Sometimes we get into a panic because we have lost something and no matter what we
have done, we can't find what we are looking for. This happened to me the other day. I needed to
go to the supermarket to get some bread. I grabbed my keys but then, couldn't find my wallet. I
checked my pockets of my other jackets and my jeans but, nothing. I began to panic as my
credit cards were in this wallet, together with a wad of notes. Wherever I looked, it was not there.
You know what? I didn't think to pray about it. When I eventually asked Jesus to help me find it,
He reminded me that I had taken the dog for a walk earlier and among the clean poo bags, my
wallet would be found. And it was. Not thinking, I had emptied the dogs lead and bags into the
box we keep them in, and if I had asked Jesus straightaway, I would have found them much
earlier. What a numbskull I thought of myself. I preach it but don't live it.
A lesson learned, always ask God for things, don't rely on yourself because it will lead to nowhere.
Do you see, we are all humans and we all make mistakes, don't ever believe any other way.
Copyright 2025 Grahame Howard.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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