Promises of God: Part Five

This post will be a continuation of our last post dealing with the verse: John 15:7, it says: "If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you". The word 'done' in the Greek does not mean making something. This would imply taking something that already exists and you fashioning it to be what you want. For example, you take a piece of wood that already exists and then you start to carve it into a bowl. This word 'done' in the Greek means "to come into existence". God love's us so much that if needed, He will bring into existence that which we asked for. That is such a comforting promise. Philippians 4:19 'But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.'  

We had talked about the word 'ask' in our last post where the meaning was living in a close 'relationship' with Jesus, those things that we ask for will not be for our own selfish pleasure but to glorify God. But this word 'ask' is also in the aorist tense and when used in a command means, "to do at once what is commanded." So, if we are abiding in Jesus and doing His will, God is commanding us not to hesitate about our needs, desires, fears, worry and so forth. How many times have I said when I was in need of something, "I have tried everything and nothing is working, I better pray to the Lord." This should be the first thing I do when I am in need. Go straight to Jesus and pray for all of your needs and desires. We have a God who love's us so much He cannot wait to answer our prayers. "Why be in despair when you can be in prayer." In the Greek this is how it reads, "If you abide in Me, and my words abide in you, I command you to ask at once and for yourselves whatever you desire, and it shall be yours."

My friends, we have a God that loves us so much and wants to have a close relationship with us. He wants us, even commands us to give Him a chance. He wants to prove to you and me that you can come to Him about anything and He will give you your heart's desire, according to His will.