Ask and Receive From God

“And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight.” (1 John 3:22 NIV)

When a trusted employee asks the shop owner for a new tool to do his job better, the boss doesn’t hesitate to provide it—especially when he knows the worker is faithful, skilled, and careful to do things the right way. He gladly gives what’s needed because he wants the business to succeed and the worker to be effective.

In the same way, when we are faithful to God and walk in His ways, we can confidently ask Him for what’s needed to accomplish His work—and He delights to provide it!

If His Words abide in you

“If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” (John 15:7)

He chose you to bear fruit

“You did not choose Me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you.” (John 15:16)

The Father will give it

“In that day you will not question Me about anything. Truly, truly, I say to you, if you ask the Father for anything in My name, He will give it to you. Until now you have asked for nothing in My name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be made full.” (John 16:23–24 NASB)

Ask, seek, knock

“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:9–13)

Therefore

When you walk closely with the Lord—keeping His commandments and seeking His pleasure—you can confidently “place your order” with Heaven’s supply line. He’s never out of stock, never slow in delivery, and always faithful to provide what’s needed to help you be fruitful in life and business.

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” (1 John 5:14)