When you know the answer, why do you ask questions? In the above book, Jesus asked the Disciples 90 questions. Below are excerpts from the book, He Had To Ask,
SEIZE THE MOMENT TO WITNESS
Do you not say, “There are yet four months, then comes the harvest”? Look, I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see that the fields are white for harvest!
John 4:35 ESV
Picture this: in a profound conversation with a Samaritan woman at the well near the village of Sychar, the Lord revealed Himself as the “I AM” (v. 26 NLT). Her reaction was immediate. She rushed back to the village, proclaiming, “Come, see a man who told me all that I ever did!” (4:29). The news spread like wildfire, and the men were eager to meet Jesus.
How would you respond if someone knew all your past? What would you do?
A TWO-WAY STREET
How then will you understand all the parables?
Mark 4:13 NKJV
When Jesus asked the disciples, “How will you apply what you have learned?” He challenged them to depend upon God. Depending upon Him is a daily adventure. Trusting God for His leadership in each situation can be a challenge. One never knows when serious issues, such as health problems, financial difficulties, or relationship conflicts, will present themselves.
A daily breakfast in the Word provides our strength for the day.
PRAYERS COUNT
Do you not yet perceive nor understand?
Mark 8:17b NKJV
The spiritual understanding of Christians is always a work in progress. It was true with the disciples 2,000 years ago and is true today. The more we pray, the more we grow spiritually. The more we grow spiritually, the better our service to the Lord.
THE LOAD IS LIGHTER
Are your hearts hardened?
Mark 8:17c ESV
Why do we soon forget what Jesus has accomplished in our lives? How He has orchestrated our steps to be at the right place and time to hear the life-transforming gospel.
When we accepted the gospel, the Lord gave us eternal life with Him (John 10:20). After that, we realized we were changing because of the indwelling Holy Spirit. We became new creations to walk in the newness of life (2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:4).
KEEP THE ETERNAL PICTURE IN SIGHT
What do you want me to do for you?
Mark 10:36 ESV
We are like these disciples sometimes. Occasionally, we ask God for things totally out of place for us—responsibilities and things that are not ours to have—duties we cannot rightfully manage. God’s answer of no is a reminder about asking God for some wrong things. Before asking, it’s worthwhile to think about what you are requesting Him to do. This introspection can prevent us from being presumptuous or overly selfish in our asking. We are all guilty of being selfish in our prayers, but we can strive to do better.
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