"In Need"

N.T.#566 

June 6, 2025 "In Need"

Luke 11-Part 4 

LET IT GLOW 

Where do we go when we have a need?

I like how Tony Evans summed up the Lord's Prayer: Forgiveness is the cancellation of a debt. We must forgive everyone in debt to us.  We confess our sins to Holy God, He forgives us, then we are called to forgive one another. (Eph. 4:32) Then we ask God to protect us from any situation that we can't handle. The purpose of prayer is to prepare us for a trial so we can face it, honor God, and grow spiritually as a result.

LET IT GROW

Then Jesus gives a parable of a friend who came at midnight, inconviencely asking for food because his friend dropped in on to him while traveling. The provider and family were already in bed. Yet, the beggar needed help, for he had nothing to feed the traveler. Eventually the first guy opened the door and gave his begging friend bread. (verses 5-8)

As a comparison, God is our friend who hears our pleas. However, He is more than a friend and grants answers to our requests according to His will, not ours. We can go to our Heavenly Father any time and He hears us, His children. What an encouragement for us!

We are needy people, in need of salvation, which Jesus has already provided for us. All we need to do is ask Him for it. It is a costly free gift awaiting those who will ask for it. Friend, have you asked?

LET IT GO

Thank You Father for hearing our prayers.

You are a good, good Father. 

We are loved by you.