June 11, 2021

ASK, SEEK, AND KNOCK

Luke 11:9-10

“So I say to you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.”

Personal challenge

Context is so important. These two verses are so often used by those who believe in the "name it and claim it", or prosperity, gospel. By themselves, it is possible to see why this happens. In the verses prior to this, Jesus gives the parable of the man who has some visitors show up late at night and he has nothing to give them. Hospitality is an extremely important part of this culture. So, he goes to his neighbor to see if he will give him what he needs to entertain them properly. The neighbor is already in bed and refuses to answer the door. However, through persistently knocking on that door and calling out to the homeowner, the door is opened and the request is granted. Jesus tells us to be persistent askers, seekers, and knockers, to pursue Him relentlessly, so that He will take care of us when the time is right. Glory be to God!