Luke 11:1-13
Everyone who asks, receives; all who seek, find; and the door is opened to everyone who knocks
(Luke 11:10, TLB).

We will continue to look at the meaning of prayer. Prayer is asking God for what we need. We have needs and we
have a heavenly Father who owns all things, but we must ask Him for them.

He has given us an open invitation in His Word saying, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you” (vs. 9). Yet, on many occasions, we do not ask; rather we grumble and complain.
Here is a story from Illustrations of Bible Truths to buttress today’s point:

“It is related of Alexander the Great that on one occasion a courtier asked him for some financial aid. The great leader told him to go to his treasurer and ask for whatever he wanted. A little later, the treasurer appeared and told Alexander the man had asked for a large sum and that he hesitated to pay out so much.

“Give him what he asks for,” replied the great conqueror. “He has treated me like a king in his asking, and I shall be like a king in my giving.” Oh, for the realization of the greatness of the God to whom we come in prayer! From such a God we can only beg humbly; we cannot demand anything”.

Friend, do we relate to God like the courtier or are we like the treasurer who thought that what the courtier asked for was too much? Let these thoughts guide you when next you pray.

Your Turn

• Thank God for today’s meditation.
• Pray for your needs.

Song: Behold what manner of love the Father has given.

Further Reading: Ezra 8:21-23.