“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” Matthew 7:11.

A loving and caring father will do whatever it takes to raise his children to the best of his ability. He often forgoes his own heart’s desires or needs to provide, protect, and see them prosper. He gives good things when they ask. Jesus asked the following questions about a father’s provisions for his children in Matthew Chapter 7: “Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone? Or if he asks a fish, will he give him a serpent?” Matthew 7:9-10. Which one of us would give something harmful to our children when they cry out to us? I suffice it to say absolutely none! 

Exactly what was the Lord teaching? The discourse was on asking and seeking God for the things that we need or desire. The Lord makes a stark contrast of us being human, and inherently evil, desiring to give good gifts to our children, opposed to His love, omnipotence, and omniscience to readily give us all good things when we ask of Him- He is faithful! “If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” Matthew 7:11.

This is a reassuring thought that can bring comfort to our hearts. If we seek to give the best of what we have for our children in relief and sustenance, then how much more do we think, when we fall on our knees and ask “Our Father,” will He graciously supply? “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19.

God is good– our hope and trust solely lies in His unwavering faithfulness! “Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;” Deuteronomy 7:9.

My friends, what are you praying for today-health concerns, peace of mind, comfort of heart, strength to endure, open doors to employment, financial relief, godly relationships? The list goes on, but I admonish you to ask fervently as Jesus taught the disciples to pray-“Our Father who art in Heaven” for whatever you need. 

But we must come devoid of self, as one who is a poor beggar, seeking as though you have lost your most valuable and precious jewel, and you began knocking so vehemently that the houseman must come to the door, because, yes, Our Father hears the cries of His beloved children, and He will answer! “Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jeremiah 33:3. a

May God’s amazing grace and peace be with us all!