What Is The Common Denominator?

Here is a verse that is known by many.  As I read it today something jumped out at me that I'm not sure I've noticed before.  Check it out.

Matthew 7:7-8(NKJV)

7“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 

8For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 

There are few guarantees in life but here is one.  Everything begins with an action on our part.  We look to God for our blessings and guidance but it still starts with us in some way initiating the sequence.  We have the ability at any time to Ask, Seek, and Knock.

Now here is the cool part about the guarantee.  It tells us that EVERYONE who asks receives.  Not just some.  Not a few.  Not just the ones that pray the loudest.  Not just those who God chose to favor that day depending on His mood.  EVERYONE.  And the same is true for seeking and knocking.  Every time we take the initiative to ask, seek, or knock we are guaranteed an answer.  We don't have to wonder if God is listening or if God will answer.  We already know.

Now the downside?  You may not like the answer, but at least you are assured of an answer.  And think about it.  If we really want God to guide our lives then we have to expect that the answer may be no sometimes.  Does that make sense?