Dear friends, today I want to talk to you about an important topic – asking God. We all know that there are many times in life when we are confused, in doubt or do not understand something. Then we feel like asking God something. But many people think, is it right?
I want to tell you, yes, it is absolutely right. On the contrary, asking God is actually a good thing. Because through this, we can deepen our relationship with God.
Suppose, your younger brother or sister asked you something. Would you be angry? No, rather, you would be happy that he came to you. Similarly, God is happy when we go to Him.
In the Bible, we see many great people questioning God. For example, Job – he suffered a lot and asked God why this was happening. Again, the prophet Habakkuk also questioned God. This shows that speaking our minds to God, expressing doubts – these things can be done.
In fact, it is very natural that questions will come to our mind. God knows that we are humans, we have limitations. So He wants us to come to Him, ask Him. Doing so strengthens our relationship.
But we must remember that along with asking questions, we must also have faith. Just as a small child questions his parents but also trusts them. We must do the same.
We can get answers from God through prayer and reading the Bible. Remember, God has promised that he will give knowledge to those who ask him.
So friends, you can go to God without any fear or hesitation. You can tell him everything in your heart, all your questions. He will not only listen, but also show you the way.
Remember, asking questions does not mean you have less faith. Rather, it shows that you want to know God better, understand him. It will help you grow spiritually.
Before I end, I want to tell you one thing. Whenever you go to God with a question or doubt, remember that he loves you. He wants to understand you, to help you. So go to him without fear, with trust.
I hope these words help you. God bless you.
Contents
Biblical Examples of Faithful Inquirers
“Surely I would speak to the Almighty, I desire to reason with God”
Job 13:3
“O Lord , how long shall I cry, thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, thou wilt not save”
Habakkuk 1:2
“When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me”
Psalm 73:16
“Abraham drew near, said, Wilt thou also destroy the righteous with the wicked?”
Genesis 18:23
God’s Perspective on Human Doubts
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, upbraideth not; it shall be given him”
James 1:5
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness”
Isaiah 41:10
“Ask, it shall be given you; seek, ye shall find; knock, it shall be opened unto you”
Matthew 7:7
“Straightway the father of the child cried out, said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief”
Mark 9:24
“Call unto me, I will answer thee, show thee great mighty things, which thou knowest not”
Jeremiah 33:3
Seeking Answers Through Prayer and Scripture
“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God”
Philippians 4:6
“Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, liftest up thy voice for understandingIf thou seekest her as silver, searchest for her as for hid treasuresThen shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord , find the knowledge of God”
Proverbs 2:3-5
“Pray without ceasing”
1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, a light unto my path”
Psalm 119:105
Balancing Faith and Intellectual Curiosity
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, the man that getteth understanding”
Proverbs 3:13
“That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, of the Father, of ChristIn whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom knowledge”
Colossians 2:2-3
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness fear”
1 Peter 3:15
“I applied mine heart to know, to search, to seek out wisdom, the reason of things, to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness madness”
Ecclesiastes 7:25
Strengthening Belief Through Honest Questions
“Jesus answered said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done”
Matthew 21:21
“So then faith cometh by hearing, hearing by the word of God”
Romans 10:17
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”
Hebrews 11:1
“Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, behold my hands; reach hither thy hand, thrust it into my side: be not faithless, but believing”
John 20:27
Divine Responses to Human Uncertainty
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, not be weary; they shall walk, not faint”
Isaiah 40:31
“Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, see the salvation of the Lord , which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever”
Exodus 14:13
“Be still, know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth”
Psalm 46:10
“Seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mindFor all these things do the nations of the world seek after: your Father knoweth that ye have need of these thingsBut rather seek ye the kingdom of God; all these things shall be added unto you”
Luke 12:29-31
Embracing Spiritual Growth Through Inquiry
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousnessThat the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works”
2 Timothy 3:16-17
“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of God”
Colossians 1:10
“A wise man will hear, will increase learning; a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels”
Proverbs 1:5
“That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to fro, carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceiveBut speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ”
Ephesians 4:14-15