Tuesday March 24, 2026 Active Faith Matthew 7:8 (KJV) Scripture:“For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” Today’s Reflection: Jesus speaks with remarkable certainty in this verse. He does not say some will receive, or that a few might find. He says every one that asketh receiveth. This is not a promise rooted in human effort, but in the faithful character of God. Yet there is a progression here: ask… seek… knock. - Asking speaks of prayer, bringing our needs before God. - Seeking speaks of pursuit, a heart that longs for Him, not just His blessings. - Knocking speaks of persistence, continuing even when the door does not immediately open. Many grow discouraged when answers seem delayed. But this verse reminds us that God is not ignoring us, He is often working in ways we cannot yet see. Sometimes He changes the situation. Sometimes He changes us. The promise is not that we receive everything we want, but that we receive what aligns with His will and goodness. The door that opens may not be the one we expected, but it will always be the right one. This verse invites us into a relationship of active faith: - A faith that asks boldly - A faith that seeks diligently - A faith that knocks persistently God responds to that kind of faith. Today’s Application: Today, bring one specific request before God, clearly and honestly. Then take one step to seek Him beyond the request (through Scripture or quiet time). And finally, keep knocking, do not give up if the answer doesn’t come immediately. Today’s Prayer: Heavenly Father, Teach me to ask with confidence, to seek with sincerity, and to knock with persistence. Guard my heart from doubt when answers are delayed. Help me trust that You are working even when I cannot see it. Align my desires with Your will, and open the doors that lead me closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.