Friday, January 2, 2015

What will you ask?

13 I will do anything you ask [the Father] in my name so that the Father will be given glory because of the Son. 14 If you ask me to do something, I will do it. ~ (John 14:13-14 God’s Word Translation)

Do you believe that we can ask for anything to the Father through Jesus Name and we will receive it? After all Jesus says so right here in John 14, “I will do anything you ask in my name.” First, to whom was Jesus talking? He is talking to and preparing His disciples, the chosen twelve for His arrest and ultimate death. Jesus is telling them that whatever they ask in His name He will do for them, know that as His followers they would be filled with the Holy Spirit and will desire what God desires. The same is true today; as Christ followers living with a Holy Spirit lead life we desire what God desires for us. Our will aligns with that of the Creator. Jesus is in plain language telling us that we can ask anything of God “that aligns with His will and brings glory to His Father”.

What is it you long for? What is it you cry out to God for? What is it that you most often ask our Creator? It is when we with humble hearts long with Jesus Christ for our loved ones to love Him. When our soul is drenched with spiritual motivation, we cry out in repentance over the smallest of sins. It is in wisdom when we ask how to lovingly care for the Spirit’s temple that is our body. “Don't you know that your body is a temple that belongs to the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit, whom you received from God, lives in you. You don't belong to yourselves.” ~ (1 Corinthians 6:19). Always we may ask for anything in the name of Jesus because it is for His honor.

Is there a more beautiful exhibit of love? Jesus did not leave His disciples alone, Jesus did not leave us alone. He sent His Holy Spirit to equip us, Jesus then went to heaven to sit at the right hand of the Father and intercede for our benefit. Christ Disciples would do much greater works because of Jesus work in and through them; we are to do the same. The Disciples mission field extended far beyond their tiny nation to all the nations of the known world. The day of Pentecost brought all tongues and tribes to them so they could share the story of Christ and the resurrection story.  In Jesus’ name they ask for saved souls, healed bodies, strengthened churches and God’s favor! Today our mission field is as wide as the original Disciples, we are called most importantly to our neighbors near and far. To the family next door struggling with everyday life issues, to the homeless living on the street corners of your business district, to the orphan children starving, homeless and naked living in foreign lands.

"Ask, and you will receive. Search and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened for you.” ~ (Matthew 7:7 GWT).

Are you motionlessly and assuredly asking the Father for Jesus sized opportunities? If you are struggling at work, ask God to capitalize on your influence for Him. Look for opportunities and Christ direction in how to love those around you in ways they cannot help but to feel loved. Invite them to a meal. Listen to their Hopes, dreams and fears. Help them come up with ideas and resources on how they can recapture their fearlessness and rejuvenate their joy. Ask your Creator for wisdom and insight to be used at His liking. Invite the Holy Spirit to grow your faith and love to a capacity that consistently experiences Kingdom outcomes. Ask Him!

We have the ability to ask for anything, because Christ has the authority because he has already done everything. We cannot burn out for doing His will because Christ strengthen us and holds us up on His blessed grace of rest. When we walk and reflect in Union with our Heavenly Father and His creation, He pulls our consciousness into oneness with His. We feel His almighty love impending all around us. Our Creator beckons, ‘You are my son, my daughter, my precious creation—you know My (our) heart, ask Me—ask Me your (our) hearts desire – so we both can enjoy.’ So, what will you ask?

“If you live in me and what I say live in you, then ask for anything you want, and it will be yours.” (John 15:7).

Father in Heaven, I desire what You desire. Give me Your faith, understanding and wisdom to ask all things according to Your desire. Amen. <><

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