Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
– Matthew 7:7-8
This is one of the most beautiful and encouraging passages from the Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount.
Invitation to trust: It emphasizes God’s openness to those who approach Him with faith. Asking, seeking, and knocking are progressive steps of prayer and persistence.
Promise of response: The verse assures that sincere requests will be answered, not always in the way we expect, but in ways aligned with divine wisdom.
Active faith: It’s not passive; it calls for action. To ask is to pray, to seek is to pursue truth, and to knock is to persist until the door opens.
Catholic tradition, this verse is often tied to the idea of God’s providence and the importance of perseverance in prayer.
Protestant thought, it’s emphasized as a personal relationship with God, direct access through prayer without intermediaries.
Orthodox Christianity, the passage is seen as part of the ascetic journey: persistence in prayer and spiritual struggle leads to union with God.
Resonates across traditions because it speaks to the universal human longing for connection, guidance, and hope. through Jesus Christ our Lord to all believers. This is why the heart of Matthew 7:7-8 is so enduring.
I hope your day is filled with encouragement, peace, and joy as well. May you continue to find strength in the words of Scripture and feel uplifted in every step you take.
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