Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Matthew 7:7 (NIV)
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Today’s Devotional
In Matthew 7:7, Jesus encourages His followers to be persistent and active in their pursuit of God’s wisdom, guidance, and provision. He uses the verbs “ask,” “seek,” and “knock” to illustrate the different ways we can approach God in prayer and how we should remain persistent in our faith.
“Ask” implies that we should be open and honest with God, bringing our needs, desires, and concerns to Him in prayer. “Seek” suggests that we should actively look for God’s will and guidance in our lives, searching for His direction through Scripture, prayer, and wise counsel. “Knock” signifies that we should not give up in our pursuit of God’s presence and blessings, but instead, be persistent and patient as we wait for doors to open.
Jesus assures us that when we approach God in these ways, He will respond. The passage offers a promise that God is attentive to our prayers, and He will provide what we need according to His perfect will and timing.
Time to reflect
To apply the lessons from Matthew 7:7, consider the following steps:
- Cultivate a habit of prayer, regularly bringing your needs, desires, and concerns to God with openness and honesty.
- Actively seek God’s guidance and direction in your life through Scripture, prayer, and seeking wise counsel from others.
- Be persistent and patient in your pursuit of God’s presence and blessings, trusting that He will respond to your prayers in His perfect timing.
- Remember that God’s answers to our prayers may not always align with our expectations, but trust that His plans are for our ultimate good.
Prayer Of The Day
Heavenly Father, thank You for the invitation to approach You in prayer with confidence and persistence. Help us to ask, seek, and knock as we pursue Your wisdom, guidance, and provision. Teach us to trust in Your perfect will and timing, even when Your answers to our prayers differ from our expectations. May we grow closer to You through our ongoing conversation in prayer, and may our faith be strengthened as we witness Your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Strengthening Faith
- Cultivate a habit of prayer, regularly bringing your needs, desires, and concerns to God with openness and honesty.
- Actively seek God’s guidance and direction in your life through Scripture, prayer, and seeking wise counsel from others.
- Be persistent and patient in your pursuit of God’s presence and blessings, trusting that He will respond to your prayers in His perfect timing.
- Remember that God’s answers to our prayers may not always align with our expectations, but trust that His plans are for our ultimate good.
Today Wisdom
When we ask, seek, and knock in our pursuit of God, we can trust that He will respond to our prayers with His wisdom, guidance, and provision. As we actively engage with God through prayer and remain persistent in our faith, we can experience the peace and assurance that comes from trusting in His perfect will and timing.
