The Obvious

I love how Jesus approached people who had an obvious need. He went up to the blind man who had been calling to Him and asked, "What can I do for you?" And He went up to the man lying by the pool and asked, "Would you like to be healed?" I tend to think the answer to both those questions would be rather obvious.

"I'd like to see!"

"YES!"
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Why did our Saviour ask such questions with obvious answers? Simple, I think. It required faith on their part to answer--faith that said, "I believe You can do it--even though it seems impossible. I believe!" Do you have someone or something you would love to see Him do something about? Then, why aren't you asking Him? No faith. You don't really believe He can do something about it. If you're not asking--or you've quit asking--you've lost your faith in Him--in who He is--in what He has promised: "Ask, and you shall receive." So, if you really believe and trust Him--ask.

And, yes, always pray, "Your will be done." That's not a prayer of doubt or resignation--that's a prayer of humility, love, and confidence in His goodness.


So, have you seen an answer yet? Then, keep asking. Faith demands it--faith requires it. To not ask--to quit asking--is a loss of faith. We call that "unbelief."