The Father’s Heart
Wednesday, January 31
The Father’s Heart
For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, it will be opened. Matthew 7:8
Matthew 7:9-11 says, “You parents—if your children ask for a loaf of bread, do you give them a stone instead? Or if they ask for a fish, do you give them a snake? Of course not! So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him.” Here Jesus is explaining to us the heart of the Father. If a parent would never give their child a snake when they asked for a fish, so how much better is God at giving gifts to His children who ask. This speaks to the subject of prayer and making a request of our Father in Heaven.
When your child asks you for candy, with big begging eyes, you probably want very much to be able to give them that candy and make them feel good at that moment. But, you also know that there is a birthday party later that will most assuredly have more sugary treats, so you must not give them that candy they so desire right now. God does this for us, but as the source of all wisdom and power in the universe. God always has your best interest in mind.
Today, I encourage you to reflect on the heart of our heavenly Father. Just as earthly parents desire to give good gifts to their children, God desires to give us what is good for us. Consider the goodness of God in your life and thank Him for His faithfulness.
Prayer for today: My God, oftentimes I am saddened when You are silent. Help me to understand in these moments that You know what is best for me. Help me to find peace in knowing that Your plans are far greater than anything I could think of on my own. I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end, but You do! And for that I will forever praise Your name. Amen.