Tag: pearls

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, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. (Matthew 7:7-8)

As I was reading those words this morning, I was thinking of James’ words in his letter.

Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him. (James 1:5)

It made me think. When I seek God’s leading and wisdom, do I always see his words as good and perfect gifts? As words that give life? (James 1:17-18)

Or do I sometimes treat them as stones or snakes? (Matthew 7:9-10)

Do I believe my Father is good and his words are pearls to be treasured and obeyed?

Or do I ever trample them like a pig? (Matthew 7:6)

I don’t want to be double-minded, asking God for wisdom, and then questioning the goodness of his words. (James 1:6-7)

Even if I don’t always understand the “whys” of what he tells me, I want to trust my good King and obey him.

My good King, help me to trust you in everything, building my life on your life-giving words.