Ask

The WORD today (See http://usccb.org/bible/readings/012914.cfm) reminds me how important it is to ask, so we can know God more.

Not all people want to ask. Some people even say that asking for help is more difficult for men – because it projects that they are not man enough to know and do things. That is why some men find it very difficult to ask for directions, even if they are already lost, and will insist on finding the way on their own.

However, Jesus does not want us to act like this. He wants us to ask. He wants us to research. So we can know him more. In the gospel, Jesus explained to the disciples because they asked, because they admitted that they did not understand the parable. In life, we too will have instances where we do not understand things. We can either just accept it, or choose to ask Jesus. And as we ask, we should be moved into action, to do our part – research, pray, ask spiritually mature people, so that we will be able to know him more, we will be able to understand more. Jesus rewards our actions, and as we seek him, we will definitely find him.

May we not be contented on just hearing things, but always be humble and ask, and as we do so, may it move us into action.

Father God,

Thank you for today. thank you for another day to live. Lord, thank you for being a generous and gracious God. Thank you for answering me, and for revealing yourself to me as I seek you with my heart. Lord, may I have the heart that will always be humble and come to you for answers, for I know you will not disappoint. Amen.

Blessed day!

In Christ,

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