The Power Of Prayer

Pastor Janet Peterson
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Penang, Malaysia
PRINCIPLES OF FAITH

Matthew 7:7–11:

"7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?"

.....reflect

Jesus used this universal truth to teach us of the power of prayer. It is a natural instinct to care for our child, to respond when our child asks for help or food or even a present. How much more will our heavenly Father give good gifts to his children!

Unlike earthly parents, God the Father gives perfect gifts because they are spiritual gifts uniquely suited to each of us. There’s no such thing as a Christian who’s been spoiled rotten with spiritual gifts. God gives us gifts that fit us perfectly, gifts that fill and complete us. 

How are we to respond to such generosity? 

By using those gifts to the utmost. Isn't that what every parent wants their child to do? We offer our children good things, so they’ll know they are loved. But we want them to use their gifts often and take care of them.
And God wants us to delight in his good gifts. 

What parent wants a child to put a present back under the Christmas tree and walk away disappointed? 

We want to see joy on our child’s face as she receives gifts from us. We want her to enjoy what we have given her. We know she loves her doll if she picks it up and hugs it. We’re sure he loves his bike if he climbs on and rides it. Our heavenly Father longs for us to enjoy the gifts he gives, to wrap our arms around them and use them for his good pleasure. God’s gifts are there for the taking . . . with pleasure.

Beloved, what is one good gift that God has offered you today? 

How have you embraced it? What spiritual gifts have you been given? Spend some time in prayer, asking your Heavenly Father for gifts to build His Kingdom.

God bless you all this day!

Amen