25th June 2025

Waiting For An Answer

 Everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds,

and to him who knocks it will be opened.

     Matthew 7:8

Today's Bible Reading: 1 John 5:14-15.

In the Bible, we find many examples of people getting answers to their prayers quickly (see Daniel 9:20-23) and those not getting answers for a long time (see Hannah’s story in 1 Samuel 1:10-20). Perhaps the most poignant example of a delayed answer, one that surely struck terror in the hearts of Mary and Martha, was when they asked their Friend, Jesus, to help their sick brother Lazarus (John 11:13). Jesus delayed, and their brother died. Yet four days later, Christ answered by resurrecting Lazarus (John 11:43-44).

Waiting for answers to our prayers can be difficult. But God can comfort and help as we approach His throne of Grace. In Hebrews 4:16, the Bible says: Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. As believers, we know that we have that wonderful assurance, that God always hears our prayers.

Prayer: Father God, When I come before You in prayer, help me to pray in accordance with Your will, and with confidence. In Christ's wonderful name, I pray. Amen.