Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Matthew 7, 7-12
Jesus said to his disciples:
“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; and the one who seeks, finds;
and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.
Which one of you would hand his son a stone
when he asked for a loaf of bread,
or a snake when he asked for a fish?
If you then, who are wicked,
know how to give good gifts to your children,
how much more will your heavenly Father give good things
to those who ask him.
“Do to others whatever you would have them do to you.
This is the law and the prophets.”
Ask and it will be given to you
1. Seek. Never stop looking for what you love or doing what’s good for you. At times, you might neglect the things that truly matter to you—the things that bring you joy and fulfillment. If you want to find peace, you must actively look for it and know where to search. For this reason, keep close the people and things that uplift you. This isn’t about becoming dependent on them, but about recognizing their supportive presence in your life.
2. Give good things. Always continue to do good. As long as you’re able, offer your help, because everything in life eventually comes back to you—often in greater measure. The good you do for others is like planting a seed for your own future. Don’t let a lack of recognition or praise stop you from acting with kindness; God and life will ensure you are rewarded eventually.
3. The Law and the Prophets. Remember, the Bible shows us that hardship is part of life and that some people may try to bring us down. Yet, for those who walk with God, nothing can truly disturb their spirit. Keep in mind that people don’t have the last word; in time, the truth emerges, and we come to recognize people and situations for what they truly are.
Remember that something good is on the way!
God bless you and keep you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
