Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full (John 16:24).
Not only is the Lord able, He's equally willing to grant any request you make of Him. No wonder the Lord Jesus, with excitement and assurance, said in Luke 11:9, "...Ask, and it shall be given you...." God is a giver; He gives generously and graciously to all without holding back (James 1:5). He's more willing to give to you, than you could ever be willing to receive. He never considers anything too good for you. He gives us richly all things to enjoy (1 Timothy 6:17). How gracious and loving He is!
Yours is to act on His Word! Ask in the Name of Jesus, and receive. Luke 12:32 says, "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." It delights the Lord to bless you and do you good. It's His joy to answer your prayers and grant you your heart's desires. This clearly shows that the Lord is interested in your joy and happiness. He doesn't want you to be sad or depressed for any reason.
You may be facing a situation right now that's limiting your joy: the Lord is saying to you, "Ask and receive so that your joy may be full." He wants your joy to be complete. However, don't ask in unbelief; don't ask doubting. Ask in faith. Faith means what you asked for is yours NOW; therefore, you take possession.
Don't stop at asking; Jesus didn't just say, "Ask!" He said, "Ask and receive." The word, "receive," is the Greek "lambano," which means to take possession of; to take something and make it yours. For example, if having been married, you've desired to have a child; having prayed, receive. Say, "In the Name of Jesus I receive my child." Right after that, start testifying. If you're asked, "Sister, is there any sign at all?" Say, "I'm not waiting for any sign; my baby is already inside me!" Learn to give God praise for receiving in your spirit what you've desired of Him.
When you receive from God, you must act like it; that's why Jesus said, "Ask and take it—(lambano)"; start acting like you know it's done. If there's anything you desire, put your faith to work today. Ask the Father in the Name of Jesus, and receive the answer!
CONFESSION
I'm walking in the glory of God! My life is the testimony of His love, power, greatness and grace; and in the Name of Jesus, I am making progress, excelling, and getting greater by the day. All things are working together for my good, and I rejoice exceedingly today knowing that the Lord gives attention to my prayers, to grant me my heart's desires. My joy overflows today, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
Matthew 7:9-11
Living Bible (TLB)
9 If a child asks his father for a loaf of bread, will he be given a stone instead? 10 If he asks for fish, will he be given a poisonous snake? Of course not! 11 And if you hard-hearted, sinful men know how to give good gifts to your children, won’t your Father in heaven even more certainly give good gifts to those who ask him for them?
Matthew 21:22
Living Bible (TLB)
22 You can get anything—anything you ask for in prayer—if you believe.”
Matthew 7:7
Living Bible (TLB)
7 “Ask, and you will be given what you ask for. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened.
DAILY SCRIPTURE READING
1 Year Reading Plan : Mark 16:1-20 Deuteronomy 1-2
2 Year Reading Plan : Acts 27:21-31 Psalm 75-77
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