All kids have an insatiable thirst for information. They yearn for knowledge, seeing the world as full of opportunities to learn and grow. They want to know every detail and, often, the details of those details.
What I find amusing is that when my children enter question-asking mode, they sometimes stray into the realm of nonsensical questions. For example, questions like, “How thick is a cloud?” or “How short is the ground?” pop up. At this point, it’s clear they aren’t really craving answers but are simply enjoying the interaction. They don’t truly care about my responses; they just relish having a conversation with their dad.
One significant passage from the Gospel of Luke contains Jesus’ assessment of our earthly condition. In this brief statement, we recognize that we are separated from God and that our relationship with Him is strained. This phrase comes at the end of Jesus’ teaching on prayer and our willingness to approach God. His statement contrasts with the original man and woman in the Garden of Eden, who did not ask God for wisdom or seek His face; instead, they chose to live life on their own terms.
When we read through the rest of the Bible, we discover that God freely gives to those who genuinely seek Him. He does not withhold power from Moses, courage from Joshua, or wisdom from Solomon. However, we must acknowledge that God must be the source; through Him, we gain all the riches of this world. We need to start with God and find our blessings through Him.
Luke 11:9-10 states: “And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.”
Where do we turn when we need help? Whom do we seek when we desire more? Where do we start knocking when we have a need? Another important aspect covered in this passage is the journey and joy found in asking, seeking, and knocking. As we pursue God, we discover that He is the ultimate goal. We experience wholeness when we desire God and restore our relationship with Him. Jesus was sent to reconcile us to God; the goal has always been to regain that right relationship.
When I seek His face, I am reminded that He is all I need. When we knock, we acknowledge that our greatest desire is for Him to open the door. And when we ask Him for wisdom, we begin to understand that God is the answer.