Jesus said in Mat 7:7-8
Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Below is a reflection of Alvin Barcelona of the Kerygma Family
on:
ASK!
“… Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.” – John 16:24
“Lord, you know what I need. I will receive anything you have for me. Amen.” Sounds like a humble, good prayer, right?
But notice that Jesus repeats this tip — this secret — to us many times.
Ask. Ask. Ask.
He even assures us that we will receive.
“Ask… so that your happiness may be complete.”
“Ask in my name… and it shall be done.”
Notice, too, that Jesus would even specifically ask those whom He would heal, “What do you want me to do for you? Do you want to get healed?”
And what would you answer if Jesus asks you these questions? “No, thank you. Thanks for your offer but I’m OK.” Wow! You must be a candidate for the mental institution if you answer this way.
I have a son and I regularly ask him what he wants. If it is good for him, I give it. I love him. I want his happiness to be complete. Now what are you waiting for?
Ask! Alvin Barcelona (alvinbarcelona@gmail.com)
REFLECTION:
Do you tell Jesus specifically what you want Him to do for you? Tell Him now. He is waiting.
Lord Jesus, I ask (say your specific need). Thank You for making my happiness complete. In Your name. Amen.
