Matthew 7:7-11: The Answer
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Ask and it will be given to you . . . can we say that we believe that God is this generous?
Seek and you will find . . . can we say that we believe that God is this kind?
Knock and the door will open . . . can we say that we believe that God is this good?
For everyone who asks, receives . . . can we say that we believe that God is this faithful?
Everyone who seeks, finds . . . can we say that we believe that God is this hopeful?
Everyone who knocks, finds the open door . . . can we say that we believe that God is this loving?
Can we say that we believe that God is present even in the midst of calamity? Can we say that we believe that God is determined to bring us into eternal union? Can we say that we believe that God has only our joy in mind?
If we cannot, let us consider the miracle of the Easter resurrection that is offered to each of us each day. If we can, then let us share this good news with a world waiting in sorrow.
Is the central question here God’s ability and readiness to answer our prayers . . . or is it our ability and readiness to accept God’s loving universal plan? The answer to this lies not in God but within our own hearts.
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