📖 Ask, Seek, Knock: Trusting in God’s Goodness

Scripture:

“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 the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”

Matthew 7:7-12 (ESV)

📜 Background:

Matthew 7:7-12 is part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, where He teaches about the character of God and the heart of true discipleship. In these verses, Jesus encourages believers to have an active and persistent faith—one that asks, seeks, and knocks. He reassures us that God is a loving Father who desires to give good things to His children.

Jesus then introduces the Golden Rule—a principle of treating others with kindness and love, as we would want to be treated. This passage calls us to trust in God’s provision while also living out His goodness in our relationships with others.

📖 Devotional:

Have you ever felt like your prayers weren’t being answered? Maybe you’ve asked for guidance, strength, or provision, but the answers didn’t come as quickly or clearly as you hoped. In Matthew 7:7-12, Jesus reminds us that we are invited to be persistent in prayer and confident in God’s goodness.

God is not a distant or reluctant giver—He is a loving Father who delights in giving good things to His children. Just as an earthly parent provides for their child, God’s heart is filled with love and care for us. However, sometimes His answers come in unexpected ways. He may not give us exactly what we ask for, but He always gives what is best for us.

This passage also challenges us to mirror God’s love in our relationships. The Golden Rule—”Do to others as you would have them do to you”—reminds us that as we trust God’s goodness, we are called to reflect that goodness to others. When we experience God’s generosity and grace, it should inspire us to treat others with the same love and kindness.

Are you asking, seeking, and knocking with a heart of faith today? Trust that God hears you, loves you, and is working for your good—even when the answers don’t come in the way or timing you expect.

🤔 Reflection:

Are you persistent in prayer, or do you give up when you don’t see immediate answers?
How does understanding God as a loving Father change the way you pray?
In what ways can you apply the Golden Rule in your daily interactions with others?
Can you think of a time when God answered your prayer in a way you didn’t expect, but it turned out to be for your good?

🙏 Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for inviting me to come to You in prayer. Help me to trust in Your goodness and to be persistent in seeking You, even when answers seem slow. Remind me that You are a loving Father who always provides what is best. Teach me to reflect Your love to others, living out the Golden Rule in my daily life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

🛠 Application:

Commit to persistent prayer—keep asking, seeking, and knocking with faith.
Practice the Golden Rule today—look for ways to show kindness and generosity to others.
Keep a prayer journal to record your requests and look back on how God answers over time.
Encourage someone else who may be struggling, reminding them that God is a loving Father.

🌿 Takeaway:

God invites us to ask, seek, and knock with confidence, knowing He is a loving Father who provides what we truly need. Trust in His goodness, and reflect His love in how you treat others.

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