Gr. aiteo, to ask (John 15:7; Matthew 21:22; James 1:5-8; 1 John 3:22; 5:14-16); to crave (Mark 15:43); to beg (Matthew 27:58); to desire (Matthew 11:24); and to require or demand (Luke 1:63; 1 Corinthians 1:22; Luke 12:48; 1 Peter 3:15). The idea here is to demand something that is due one because of family and redemptive rights. Five times it is found in v7-11. The first letters of ask, seek, and knock spell "ASK." It is God's will that we ask and get what we want (Psalm 23:1; 34:9-10; 84:11; Mark 11:24; JOhn 15:7, 16)
Seeking must be with the whole heart (Deuteronomy 4:29; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 11:16; 15:2; Proverbs 8:17 Luke 15:8; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 11:6; James 1:5-8; 1 Peter 3:11)
The third way of getting an answer to prayer (Luke 11:5-13; 18:1-8). To ask implies want; seeking implies loss; and knocking implies need. One must seek with care and application; and knock with earnestness and perseverance (Luke 11:4-8)
No exception to the rule for anyone. If there is it is because of the failure to ask in faith, nothing wavering (James 1:5-8), to seek diligently (Hebrews 11:6), and to knock with importunity (Luke 11:5-13; 18:1-8). The only reason for unanswered prayers to a Christian is "unbelief" (Matthew 17:17-21; James 1:5-8; Hebrews 11:5). Unbelief is caused by wrong teaching (Romans 10:17) The promises are unlimited (Psalm 34:9-10; 84:11; 91:1-12; Matthew 17:20; 21:22: Mark 9:23; 11:22-24: John 15:7, 16), so if there is a limitation in answer there is a limitation of faith, not of God's will or power.
The door is never opened in the East until the one who knocks is first questioned (Luke 11:5-8). Note the threefold assurance of an answer - receiveth, findeth, it shall be opened.
Prayer: Lord Jesus I'm seeking you, and knocking, and asking for your presence and love....please don't hide that from me. In Jesus Name Amen.
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