“So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.” [Luke 11:9-10]
The success of the persistent man in the face of a flat denial (Luke 11 :5-8), was used by the Savior to illustrate the need for perseverance in humble prayer before the throne of heavenly grace.
When the answer is not immediately given, the praying Christian must gather courage at each delay. He must urgently go forward until the answer comes. The answer is assured, if he has the faith to press his petition with vigorous faith.
Negligence, impatience, and fear will be fatal to our prayers. The Father’s heart, hand and infinite willingness to hear and give to His children is waiting for the start of our perseverance.
Strengthen my faith, Lord God, so that I will gather courage to press on toward a more holy life. Amen. [The Power of Prayer]
