Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Luke 11:5-13
by: Jasmine Lynch.
It is wonderful to know that we have a Father that we can go to at any time and He will not turn us away. We often quote this text: “Ask, and it shall be given you” (v.9). However, it is important to note that Jesus was talking about the giving of the Holy Spirit, not material things. We go to Him for everything, but how often do we go to Him for the infilling of the Holy Spirit? Is this a onetime gift or is it necessary to ask for this gift over and over? And when you do ask, what is your motivation? Note that here, the reason for giving the gift is that we might be of service to others.