We’ve reached the season where FedEx, UPS, USPS and Amazon will be delivering a ton of packages to homes across the country. I love the convenience of home delivery but there’s one thing that drives me a little crazy, my delivery guy.
I know I should be thankful for him and I am. It’s just that when he delivers to my house he often knocks four times, makes my dog bark incessantly and rings the doorbell just in case I didn’t hear the knocking. He’s very persistent and really wants to make sure I get my packages.
As much as knocking might drive you crazy did you know that God actually wants you to knock on his front door?
Jesus says, “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; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.” (Luke 11:9-10 NIV)
This means that God has something he actually wants to give you, something he wants you to find and somewhere he wants you to go. Here’s the three steps to take:
- Always start with asking. We all struggle with just trying to take what we want. But God wants us to start with what’s polite, honorable and simple. Asking!
When you ask he promises to give according to his will.
- Seek it out.This one takes a little more effort on our part. It means we actually have to look. If you don’t look for something you’ll never find it. Crazy how that works out.
When you seek God, you will actually find what you’re looking for.
- Knock on God’s door. If you don’t knock no one will know you’re there. The best way to knock on God’s door is through prayer. Say, “God please open every door that no man can shut and close every door that no man can open.”
When you knock God always opens HIS door of choice.
I love the promises Jesus gives us. He said if we ask it will be given, if we seek we will find and if we knock the door will be opened. I know that will be true for you.
I’m praying for you,
Pastor Zac
FAQs
The best way to knock on God's door is through prayer. Say, “God please open every door that no man can shut and close every door that no man can open.”
How do you knock at the door of God? ›
The best way to knock on God's door is through prayer. Say, “God please open every door that no man can shut and close every door that no man can open.”
How to get quick answers to prayer? ›
Sometimes we just need to learn how to speak to Him and to listen more closely for His guidance.
- Evaluate Your Questions. ...
- Practice Serious Reflection. ...
- Write It Down. ...
- Ask: Is There More? ...
- Invite Revelation. ...
- Move Forward in Faith.
Everyone who asks of God receives an answer. Everyone who seeks Him finds Him. The door is opened to everyone who knocks. By including everyone, Jesus shows that God's responsiveness to prayer is not based on the goodness of the one who prays, but on the goodness of God.
What does God mean by knock? ›
By knocking, we communicate that we want God to open a door we cannot open ourselves. We have no promise that God will open immediately, yet we have the promise: “To him who knocks, it will be opened” (Luke 11:10). By knocking, we communicate that we want God to open a door we cannot open ourselves.
What are the best ways to knock on a door? ›
Don't be intimidating, and don't approach the door in a big group. Knocking in pairs is usually the best format, for not overwhelming people, for your security and also so you have some company and can get feedback from each other on how it went. Remember to smile; don't go if you're in a bad mood.
How to fast for an answer from God? ›
Here are some things to consider:
- Start small. ...
- Keep it simple. ...
- Make sure your fast is good for you and your relationships. ...
- Watch out for rationalization. ...
- Keep it between you and God and your spiritual director. ...
- Come up with a plan for your fast.
I pray to you as I am desperate for help. I need to know that you care, that you love me, be my refuge from pain, replacing my distress with peace, and be my strength when I feel weak and find it hard to carry on.
What are signs that God is listening to your prayers? ›
In our hearts we will feel the confirmation that He does hear us, a feeling of peace and calm. We can also feel that everything will be fine when we follow the Father's will. If we doubt that He hears us, we ought to seek guidance in the scriptures and then ask if those things we read are true.
What does the Bible say about knock and the door will be opened? ›
Matthew 7:7-8 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye. shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: 8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh. findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
What does an open door symbolize in the Bible? ›
In the Bible, a door is a symbol of opportunity and a key is a symbol of authority. The apostle Paul referred to this in 2 Corinthians 2: “When I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me” (verse 12 NLT). God opens doors.
How do we knock on God's door? ›
The best way to knock on God's door is through prayer. Say, “God please open every door that no man can shut and close every door that no man can open.” When you knock God always opens HIS door of choice. I love the promises Jesus gives us.
What is a knocking prayer? ›
Wingman, this is the third step in the ASK method of answered prayer. First it's Ask, then Seek and now Knock. Knock has the idea of pressing through, not giving up. Knock implies that you may not get an immediate answer, yet you are determined to continue until you do. You are knocking on God's door.
How to seek God's face? ›
He wants to hear your heart (Psalm 61:2-3). But we must not look to his answers (or apparent lack of answers) as the measure of his love, faithfulness, and goodness. Seek his face through his Word and prayer, and allow that truth to be the lens you view your circ*mstances through.
What are the Christians that knock on your door called? ›
Jehovah's Witnesses are members of a US-based Christian evangelical movement, who are best known for knocking on doors around the world, bible in hand, trying to convert people to their beliefs.
What does the Bible say about standing at the door and knocking? ›
Revelation 3:20 New International Version (NIV)
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.
When Jesus knocks on the door? ›
It is prophesied in Revelation: “Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20). The Lord Jesus says: “Seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7).
How do you anoint a doorway? ›
Anoint Your Doors and Windows While You Pray
Start by taking a little bit of oil on your finger and rubbing it on the corners of your doors and windows as you pray. If possible, have your whole family participate. It's important to teach our children about the power of the Holy Spirit.
