Matthew 7:8 · KJV
"For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened."
King James Version
What does Matthew 7:8 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
Ask! So often, we're afraid to ask for help because it would mean admitting we don't know what to do. Seek! It takes work, interest, and persistence, which isn't always easy. Knock! In a time when doorbells are common, this is no longer done. But God wants us to use the ASK method and bring our hearts to Him. So let's not just whine, complain, desire, and want. Let's ask our Father and look for what's best from Him.
Prayer
Dear Waiting Father, I apologize that you frequently only hear my groans, gripes, and worries. With Your love, You have been so incredibly kind. As I ask You to minister to the things on my heart today, please help me to keep my focus firmly fixed on You and Your will. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
God made us so that we would seek Him out and find Him (Acts 17:27-28). Think about how amazing it is that the God of the universe is happy to see us when we come home to Him. Is it any wonder that He wants us to find Him so He can welcome us with the same joy as the father did when his son came back (Luke 15:11-32)?
Prayer
Father, my selfish heart wants many things, but I know that what I need most and what I'm looking for right now is to know You in a more holy and majestic way. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Ask! So often, we're afraid to ask for help because it would mean admitting we don't know what to do. Seek! It takes work, interest, and persistence, which isn't always easy. Knock! In a time when doorbells are common, this is no longer done. But God wants us to use the ASK method and bring our hearts to Him. So let's not just complain, whine, and want. Let's ask our Father and look for what's best from Him.
Prayer
Waiting Father, I'm sorry that You have to listen to me whine, complain, and worry so much. You have given Your love so freely. Help me keep my mind on You and Your will today as I ask You to help me with the things that are on my mind. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Related Devotions
Matthew 7:16
You will know them by their fruit
Have you ever been hungry and seen what looked like a delicious piece of fruit only to take a bite and...eww! Even good-looking fruit can sometimes taste bad, and fruit that has not been taken care of
Matthew 7:20
By Their Fruits
We need to be on the lookout for those who would lead people away from God by pretending that they are leading them to God. We have seen this happen several times in very public and tragic ways, but i
Matthew 6:10
Thy Kingdom Come
There are always passages that we read and don't stop to think about. This one is sandwiched between the healing of the ten lepers and the search for signs of the end of the world. Let's think about t
Daily Bible in Your Inbox
Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.