Scripture to Read: Matthew 7:7–8
The third part of the progression in how we pray is that we must knock. Jesus said in Matthew 7:7, Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” To knock means we are invited to come to God’s door and when we knock, He lovingly opens His door. God’s door to His throne of grace is not locked, bolted, guarded, or blocked but is ready to be opened with a simple knocking. What a great reminder that we must willingly come to God’s Throne each day and as we do, He opens wide for us access to Him through our Lord Jesus Christ. God wants us to come with confidence, not in ourselves, but in and through the work of our Lord Jesus Christ who died for us, and when He died (Matthew 27:50–51, Mark 15:37–38, Luke 23:44–46), the veil in the temple was torn from top to bottom. God’s Holy of Holies was opened to the entire human race to come into His presence through a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Again, as we ask, seek, and knock, it’s never about our selfish motives, fleshly desires, or self-centered motives (James 4:1–3). As we ask, seek, and knock, we learn the heart of God, deepen our intimacy with Him, grow in wisdom, knowledge, and understanding of Him, His Word and His perfect will, and learn how to walk in obedience. God has so much for us; only through fellowship with Him will we begin to enjoy these rich treasures.
Challenge & Application
· Why is knocking also a vital part of our prayer life?
· How would you describe your current prayer life in how you ask, seek, and knock?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!