A Glimpse of Me

“At that time you won’t need to ask me for anything. I tell you the truth, you will ask the Father directly, and he will grant your request because you use my name. You haven’t done this before. Ask, using my name, and you will receive, and you will have abundant joy.”

John 16:23–24

We Christians enjoy direct access to the Father through Jesus. We can ask for anything, and we’ll receive it, and we’ll have abundant joy. What an amazing way to live! Are you living it? Do you feel connected enough to God to know what you can confidently ask for? What kinds of things are you asking for, and why? If you can honestly say the things you’re asking for are in God’s will, then confidently expect to receive them. If not, how can you change your heart so that your motives are pure?

Lord, you know I have something I asked from you today. Please let me be in, Lord. Thank you. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

The teaching of your word gives light,
so even the simple can understand.

Psalm 119:130

God’s words are meant to be understood. The words themselves promote understanding, not only of themselves, but of the world, just as light reveals everything visible. One doesn’t need theological training in order to understand God’s words. God communicates so as to be understood. An obedient heart, not theological training, is the prerequisite for understanding God’s Word.