October 13, 2023
Daily Devotion:
"Keep On Asking"
John 16:23-24
New International Version
23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. 24 Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.
We can be confident in God’s responses to what we pray “in Jesus’ name” because they will always align with His plan. We know the Lord will never act in a manner inconsistent with His character. So by searching the Scriptures, we’ll discover whether our desires line up with God’s nature and promises.
And in doing so, we might even find inspiration from someone with a dilemma similar to what we’re facing.
For instance, Elijah was exhausted and in despair; Ruth and Naomi were poor widows in need of the Lord’s help; and David’s life was in danger. Seeing how others spoke to God about their difficulties can give us confidence to do the same—all while bolstering our faith.
God knows the perfect action to take and the right time to do so. But He invites us to ask in faith—and to keep on asking.
