Prayer is the lifeblood of a Christian; it gives us hope when hopeless and peace when the world around us is chaotic. In this passage, Jesus encourages a prayerful life, which entails. Asking, Seeking, and Knocking. The context of this passage is not a call to pray for whatever we want, but a call to pray for whatever we need.
The three imperatives here are in continuous form, meaning
that it is not a one-time act, but you keep asking, seeking and knocking. Asking is an
invitation to be diligent in prayer, a call to pray without ceasing (I
Thessalonians 5:17). Seeking is an invitation to pursue God and His will.
Because those who seek him find him (Proverbs 8:17). Knocking is a
picture of entering into God’s presence and blessings, which David loves to do
(Psalm 27:4). And Jesus promises that He will surely answer to those who
sincerely need what they ask, seek, and knock.
Jesus says in Luke 11:13, ask for the Holy Spirit, and
the heavenly Father will give to you. Then the Spirit will guide you to pray
for your needs. Even when you don’t know what to pray for, the Spirit will intercede on your behalf (Romans 8:26). He will also lead you in the path
of the Father’s will, and peace will prevail. Start asking for the Holy Spirit first, and everything you need will fall into place. Don’t ever miss
this promise!
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