Seek and You Will Find
Seek and You Will Find
Seek and You Will Find
Seek and You Will Find
You know when something is not quite right. You feel like there has to be more meaning to life—a clearer direction about what to do next.
Looking for something? This promise is for you.
You know when something is not quite right. You feel there has to be more meaning to life—a clearer direction about what to do next. You believe there should be a way to solve relationship problems at home and work. You’re not alone. Many people are struggling with the same thoughts. They also want to know where to find answers.
As always, the answer is in God’s Word. Listen and hear the words of Jesus.
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!” (Matthew 7:7-11)
These verses offer incredible hope. They promise to give us what we need, to find what we are looking for, and to have the door opened to us. This does not mean we get exactly what we ask, but it does make clear that when we ask, seek, and knock our Father in heaven gives us the good things we need.
But first, we must seek God. Jesus said we must, “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).
Do you know God? If you don’t, these verses are pointing you towards a life-giving relationship with your Savior. You can know God and His invisible attributes—His eternal power and divine nature that have been clearly perceived since the creation of the world (Romans 1:20).
God created the universe. God created you. God knows you better than you know yourself, and he loves you more than anyone else because God is love (1 John 4.8, and 1 John 4:16). To know God is to know you are loved and have incredible purpose in His Kingdom. Jesus explains it this way, "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field” (Matthew 13:44).
You see, when you know you are a child of the King everything changes. You begin to fellowship with the King and understand He provided a way through His Son, Jesus (John 3:16, Colossians 1:20) which allows you to walk in His Light (1 John 1:5-7).
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If you know Him, you must keep seeking His truth. Your prayer can be as simple as the words of the man who cried out in Mark 9: 24, “Lord, I believe help me to believe.” When we pray that simple prayer is should lead us to seek God’s truth in whatever we are facing. His Word always provides guidance, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12).
Here’s an example of what it means to ask, seek, and knock in one of life’s most common but difficult situations; a difficult relationship where you think you have been offended.
Ask
Pray and ask Him to show you the way. Ask God to open your heart to the other person. If you offended the other person, ask for forgiveness. If the other person offended you, ask them to apologize. If any of the circumstances around the disagreement are unclear, ask for clarity. Ask to hear their point of view. Ask so that your reasonableness is made known to everyone involved (Philippians 4:5).
Seek
Dig into God’s truth and seek to understand what His Word says about relationships. You will see that God’s Word is full of relationship guidance. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9). “And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace” (James 3:18). Seek to understand, not just be understood. Seek to know all of the facts and circumstances that led to the disagreement.
Knock
Pray and knock on doors. Knock on God’s door and He will provide a way, and in His perfect timing, an answer. If you have been sinned against, go and knock on your offender’s door and explain how you have been hurt. If they do not listen, knock on a wise, Bible-believing friend’s door and ask them to help resolve the conflict in peace. If that does not resolve the conflict, knock on the door of others who know God and will help you follow biblical next steps (Matthew18:15-17). When you’ve knocked on all reliable doors, you will know that you did all you could to live at peace with others (Romans 12:18).
This is just one example of how we can ask, seek, and knock using God’s Word, and God’s method of love (Luke 10:27). The Bible is full of wisdom for every scenario we face. This same approach works for large decisions and other significant moments where we need direction.
Join us this week to see how others apply this in their lives — as we ask, seek, and knock together.
Looking for something? This promise is for you.
You know when something is not quite right. You feel there has to be more meaning to life—a clearer direction about what to do next. You believe there should be a way to solve relationship problems at home and work. You’re not alone. Many people are struggling with the same thoughts. They also want to know where to find answers.
As always, the answer is in God’s Word. Listen and hear the words of Jesus.
"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!” (Matthew 7:7-11)
These verses offer incredible hope. They promise to give us what we need, to find what we are looking for, and to have the door opened to us. This does not mean we get exactly what we ask, but it does make clear that when we ask, seek, and knock our Father in heaven gives us the good things we need.
But first, we must seek God. Jesus said we must, “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).
Do you know God? If you don’t, these verses are pointing you towards a life-giving relationship with your Savior. You can know God and His invisible attributes—His eternal power and divine nature that have been clearly perceived since the creation of the world (Romans 1:20).
God created the universe. God created you. God knows you better than you know yourself, and he loves you more than anyone else because God is love (1 John 4.8, and 1 John 4:16). To know God is to know you are loved and have incredible purpose in His Kingdom. Jesus explains it this way, "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field” (Matthew 13:44).
You see, when you know you are a child of the King everything changes. You begin to fellowship with the King and understand He provided a way through His Son, Jesus (John 3:16, Colossians 1:20) which allows you to walk in His Light (1 John 1:5-7).
Do you want to know more? Please use the form below to email us. We would love to help you know God.
If you know Him, you must keep seeking His truth. Your prayer can be as simple as the words of the man who cried out in Mark 9: 24, “Lord, I believe help me to believe.” When we pray that simple prayer is should lead us to seek God’s truth in whatever we are facing. His Word always provides guidance, “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12).
Here’s an example of what it means to ask, seek, and knock in one of life’s most common but difficult situations; a difficult relationship where you think you have been offended.
Ask
Pray and ask Him to show you the way. Ask God to open your heart to the other person. If you offended the other person, ask for forgiveness. If the other person offended you, ask them to apologize. If any of the circumstances around the disagreement are unclear, ask for clarity. Ask to hear their point of view. Ask so that your reasonableness is made known to everyone involved (Philippians 4:5).
Seek
Dig into God’s truth and seek to understand what His Word says about relationships. You will see that God’s Word is full of relationship guidance. "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9). “And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace” (James 3:18). Seek to understand, not just be understood. Seek to know all of the facts and circumstances that led to the disagreement.
Knock
Pray and knock on doors. Knock on God’s door and He will provide a way, and in His perfect timing, an answer. If you have been sinned against, go and knock on your offender’s door and explain how you have been hurt. If they do not listen, knock on a wise, Bible-believing friend’s door and ask them to help resolve the conflict in peace. If that does not resolve the conflict, knock on the door of others who know God and will help you follow biblical next steps (Matthew18:15-17). When you’ve knocked on all reliable doors, you will know that you did all you could to live at peace with others (Romans 12:18).
This is just one example of how we can ask, seek, and knock using God’s Word, and God’s method of love (Luke 10:27). The Bible is full of wisdom for every scenario we face. This same approach works for large decisions and other significant moments where we need direction.
Join us this week to see how others apply this in their lives — as we ask, seek, and knock together.