Matthew 7: 7-11

Jesus said, 7"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.
9"Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!"

Most High King,
Thank You for Your Holy Word spoken to me. As Ruler of the universe, You set the rules and determine the rewards for Your children. The rule that You posted on my heart today is: Ask, Seek and Knock. This is not optional, it's expected from Your children. If we fear Your authority as our Father, the Most High King, we will obey. Our response to Your rules will show how much we love, honor, and respect You. When we submit to Your power, You eagerly reward us. You are a good and loving Father. This rule does not just apply to me, but to every one of Your children.

You promise to give us whatever we ask for. However, You will only give us good gifts. The problem is that we often ask for candy and coke. You don't want us filling up on junk food because it's unhealthy. Instead, You want to provide us with a healthy spiritual feast that will make our hearts, minds and bodies strong like Jesus. Teach us to ask for fish rather than snakes!

You promise that if we seek we will find. The problem is we often seek cheap baubles and trinkets when You want us to find Holy Treasure. In the Treasure Chest of Your Word, we will find brilliant, valuable gems that sparkle and glimmer. If we seek Your Treasure we will be wealthier than we could ever imagine! We will find an incredible inheritance that's ours to claim. Teach us to seek the rich beauty of Your face, our Heavenly Treasure.

You promise that if we knock the door will be open. The problem is we're knocking on the wrong door. When we know You personally, we will know where You live and which door to knock on. When we knock on Your door, You will open it and invite us in. You will light the fire in the hearth of our heart and dwell there with us. You will sit and speak to us giving us wisdom and understanding. Teach us to know You so that we will knock on the door of Your heart.

Father, You are so good! Abundant blessings await us if we will only obey by asking for Your will, seeking Heavenly Treasure, and knocking on the right door. Open the eyes of our hearts today to believe Your rules and receive Your rewards! Amen.

Ask, Seek and Knock. It's a command. Will you obey? God promises good gifts to His obedient children.