Occasionally Jesus says things so enormous that we tend to read right past them. This week we come to just such an occasion in our Upper Room series. Jesus offers what sounds like a genie-in-a-lamp granting wishes: "Ask anything you want, in my name, and I will do it." Can we take this seriously? Skeptics point out that this is demonstrably false. Charlatans tell you to send money and your prayers will come true. As a result, many Christians downplay (or outright ignore) an incredible gift from Jesus: prayer. We find it impractical or treat it as a last resort. So what are we missing? If it's so impractical, why would the fishermen and tax collectors ask Jesus to teach them to pray? Let's talk about one of the greatest promises Jesus ever gave: "Whatever You Ask"
John 14:12-14
