Our scripture this morning is Matthew 7:8 (NASB).
For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.
This verse from Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount reminds us of the need for a consistent and connected faith in God. Our Creator knows what we need most and while He is always willing to hear our version of our needs, He won’t give us things that are not good for us.
Jesus is telling us that our continual communication with God is essential, not that we can wear Him down like a petulant child, but that through regular conversation we may become more aware of His desire for us. God wants only good things for us but waits for us to choose Him and the gifts He has for us.
The promise here is that by staying in regular touch with the Lord we become more like Him, able to see the needs of others and think less about ourselves. God wants us to share this blessing with all our brothers and sisters, that everyone may have a personal and eternal connection to Him.
Loving Lord, we are grateful to be able to come to You with all our needs and worries. Help us to give them up to You, knowing You provide for Your children. May we go in Your name to share the Gospel everywhere. Amen.
