KINGDOM OF GOD 6 of 8
The
Greek imperatives, ask, seek, and knock (v.7) are in
the present tense, suggesting continued petitioning. The human father-son
relationship and gives further grounds for continued petitioning in an attitude
of filial (loving) trust.
What
kingdom law is necessary for the laws of reciprocity and use to work? (Matt. 7:7, 8)
Jesus taught the law of
constant prayer (to God) and steadfast persistence (in human endeavor): He said
²Ask, and keep on asking; seek and keep on seeking;
and knock, and keep on knocking² (Matt. 7:7, 8, paraphrased). The Greek
present tense emphasized continuous action:
Jesus was not saying knock once and stop, but keep on knocking until the
door is opened. Hallelujah! Keep knocking, friends…keep on
knocking. God, in His wonderful wisdom,
has built the world in such a fashion that only those who are diligent and who
persevere win the highest prizes. The
person who is determined to achieve his God-given goal, despite all obstacles,
will wind up a winner. Oh, please hear
me, my dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, those who are fainthearted and
faltering, who minds are not made up about something, will always lose.
God makes us reach high
for the better things. Only a few will
strive hard enough to win them. Those
who keep going in spite of problems, pain, and difficulty will eventually
overcome them.
It is necessary to keep at
something long enough to let the laws of use and reciprocity work for us. The apostle Paul proudly declared, ²I have fought good fight, I have finished my course, I have
kept the faith² (2 Tim.
4:7). He wrote to the Galatians, ²Let us not be weary in well doing;
for in due season we shall reap; if we faint not² (Gal. 6:9). In
whatever task God places us, we will not quit, but will stay the
course.
In Christ,
Playwright Janet Irene
Thomas
Founder/CEO
Bible Stories Theatre of
Fine & Performing Arts
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