I posted this picture on my Facebook page five years ago.
It’s the front gate of our home, at that time, in Rio Rico. It was a quaint and cozy home. Nothing fancy but it was home.
There was a latch on the gate, had to keep the javelina, snakes and coyotes out but it was never locked. Everyone was welcome.
When I posted the picture of friend of mine added her comment of “knock and the door will open”. That’s for sure!
“Continue to ask, and God will give to you. Continue to search, and you will find. Continue to knock, and the door will open for you. 8 Yes, whoever continues to ask will receive. Whoever continues to look will find. And whoever continues to knock will have the door opened for them.” Matthew 7:7-8 ERV
These were Jesus’ words as he taught the multitude about prayer.
Our Father in heaven isn’t holding out on us as some think. No, on the contrary He is wanting to give us His very best.
“You people are so bad (or natural)*, but you still know how to give good things to your children. So surely your heavenly Father will give good things to those who ask him” Matthew 7:11 ERV *explanation is mine
Prayer is not about begging – it’s asking in confidence because we know our Father’s character.
A few months back I shared with you the words to a song that meant a lot to me when I was in my teens. It’s appropriate to share it again. “Welcome to My World”
“Welcome to my world
Won’t you come on in?
Miracles, I guess
Still happen now and then
Step into my heart
Leave your cares behind
Welcome to my world
Built with you in mind
Knock and the door will open
Seek and you will find
Ask and you’ll be given
The key to this world of mine
I’ll be waiting here
With my arms unfurled
Waiting just for you
Welcome to my world (welcome to my world)”
A secular song with a Biblical message.
“ So what should we say about this? If God is for us, no one can stand against us. And God is with us. 32 He even let his own Son suffer for us. God gave his Son for all of us. So now with Jesus, God will surely give us all things.” Romans 8:31-32 ERV
I’m here to tell you when we knock the Father opens. He never leaves His children waiting on the outside. He’s there welcoming us. Welcoming us to His world!