Ask, Seek, Knock.

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you. ‭Hosea‬ ‭10:12‬ ‭KJV‬.

Devotion: In the old testament there were years when Israel derailed and did not follow God of their father Abraham. Prophet Hosea lived in such a time and God through him called on callous minded Israel to return to God. God called on Israel to live in righteousness so that they would receive mercy. He also called on Israel to seek God. Our Lord Jesus Christ echoes the same calling in Mathew 7:7 when he says "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" to do this we have to establish a good relationship with God.

  Everything begins with our relationship to God. Jesus made it possible for us to have a restored relationship with God. We can talk with God, spend time in His presence, and ask Him to help us because, as believers, we are called His sons and daughters. 

  Because of our relationship with God, He listens to us. Much like a child talking to their parents, God wants us to speak to Him. When we pray, we have the opportunity to tell God our needs, our concerns, and the desires of our heart.

  Jesus tells us that if we seek a relationship with God, we will find it. God gives Himself freely to all who seek Him. God isn’t hiding in heaven, hoping we will someday find Him. He is readily available to talk with us.

  This means we should be persistent in our relationship with Him. We have access to the Creator of the world. Everything comes from Him and has life because of Him. He has the ability to give us the things we need.

  However, while we can ask for whatever we want, it doesn’t mean He will give us everything we ask for. Just like an earthly father won’t give his child something harmful, God also won’t give us something we do not need (Matthew 7:10-11).

  We often don’t ask God for things because we may feel guilty for doing so. But God actually desires for us to go to Him—even with the smallest of requests.

  Take some time today and tell God honestly how you feel. Ask Him for the things you truly need in life. Continue each day building a relationship with Him through Scripture reading and prayer. Your testimony is waiting for you just ask, seek and knock. Hallelujah.

Dr Joel Olanrewaju edited this, you can reach me on gbemide09@gmail.com for questions, suggestions, counseling and prayer requests.