Hal Hollister Ministry

“If you then, being 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 7:11

Jesus frames His words in this reference in the Bible with a statement that you and I are evil. In spite of this condition, we know how give good gifts to our children.

The comparison is to the giving of Christ who is holy and without sin and promises to give much more to those who ask of Him.

Jesus urges you to ask, seek, and knock on His door for your needs. There is a sense of perseverance in these words. Furthermore, Jesus responds that everyone who asks will receive and he who knocks the door will be opened.

This is open ended promise from Jesus. However, when asking from God you have to be willing to accept the correction of the Holy Spirit. And, your motives have to be pure.

The giving of gifts in the world is tainted with sin but God’s gifts come with His unconditional love.

The gifts of Jesus are not given to you because you are righteous. They come to you by unyielding faith and your perseverance in seeking Him out.

Jesus wants you to knock on His door! He is elated when you choose to seek Him out for your every need and reject the ways of the world.