A.S.K.

Ask, and it will be given to you...

Seek, and you will find...

Knock, and the door will be opened to you.

[Matthew 7:7]

The commitment of our time, talent, and treasures begins with prayer.

Our invitation to prayer is seen in three simple yet very consistent commands: Ask! Seek! Knock!

Matthew Henry says it as such in his commentary, "Ask, Seek, Knock in one word say 'Pray; pray often; pray with sincerity and seriousness; pray and pray again; make conscience of prayer, and be constant in  it; make a business of prayer, and be earnest in it'..." 


Further Breakdown:

Ask, represents your wants to God, referring to Him for support and supply.

Seek, implies more than just asking. It is the pursuit in our prayer. Search in the scriptures for what you have asked. Matthew 13:45 sums it up quite nicely, "...the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls..." We must seek for that which we ask.

Knock, suggests even more. We must not only ask and seek, but knock! Knock as one who strongly desires to enter the house would knock. To to be admitted into communication with God being taken into His Kingdom and Everlasting Love.

So next time you enter into prayer don't forget to A.S.K.


Ask persistently.

Seek diligently.

Knock continually.

Because... "how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!" -Matthew 7:11b

Thanks for reading!
Blessings,
Michael Paul