Ask, Seek, Knock!

For Friday, February 10, 2023:

Matthew 7:7-8 NIV, Jesus speaking: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

Our relationship with our higher power should be reciprocal. We should actively seek the Lord, the one who desires a relationship with us!

We shouldn’t assume that God will run us down to show us kindness. We’re best in what I call the ‘immersion mode’ in our relationship with God. Think of it like a swimming pool. You get a running start, pull your knees up, and – ker-splash! – you’re immersed the deep water, all in, no turning back, living with the Lord 24/7! So when something comes up, the Lord is your first call for help!

Jesus tells us to ask, seek and knock. If you don’t ask, you’ll never receive an answer. If you don’t seek, nothing will be found. If there’s no knocking, no one will answer the door. Remember to think of God as your Father in Heaven. He’s always listening for our asks and seeks. If he hears knocking, he’ll open the door! So prioritize your relationship with your Father.

The Lord stands ready to help the faithful!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship