One of the most powerful words in all of Scripture is the word ASK. I admit when I read passages like, "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. (vs.22)" I start off by thinking, "What this does not mean is . . ." I am not sure if that is due to my upbringing, my anger toward those who teach a "name it and claim it" type of prosperity gospel, or just my own fear and lack of faith. The truth is the Bible consistently teaches us to ASK of God. It also teaches us to ASK with right motives and a clean heart. I think it was in Mondays reading that we were instructed to persist in asking. What am I asking God for right now? What am I pounding on the door of Heaven to ASK of God? Maybe the best question is, What is God wanting me to ASK of Him?
ASKing demonstrates humility a recognized dependence on someone else. Is this what I lack the most?
In my Sunday morning teach from John 17 we see that Jesus has SENT us into the world. Isn't it wise the way Jesus teaches us about ASKing using the subject of a fruitless tree? It is obvious that what my life is producing (my fruit) is directly connected to my ASKing.
My obedient response to this passage needs to be one of getting over myself and ASKing God.
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My biggest problem with ASKing is I feel like God has already told me the answer. I keep having the same problems over and over.... I feel like I need to correct the situation, or start listening to God better. Maybe I should let God start working on it instead of trying to do it myself. Jesus said "my yoke is light", then why do I keep trying to add the weight?
ReplyDeleteJosh La Seur