Surrounded by Abundant Blessings

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13
5 And he said to them, "Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, `Friend, lend me three loaves; 6 for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him'; 7 and he will answer from within, `Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot get up and give you anything'? 8 I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him whatever he needs. 9 And I tell you, Ask, and it will be given you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For every one who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 11 What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; 12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"

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Reflection: "Ask, and it will be given you." These words from the Lord show how gracious God is. He is under no obligation to give us anything because we have rejected Him through disobedience. But out of infinite goodness, He still continues to bless and provide for us. What's more, He does it gladly.

The universe belongs to God, and all living and non-living things exist because of Him. The richness of God is immeasurable and as His children through Christ, He offers it to us.

God's blessings surround us all the time. God longs to pour it out like a loving father would want to lavish his children with all the good things. But the problem is, most of us are not in the position to receive it. For instance, if you pray for a lifetime partner, God would want to see that you yourself can be a blessing to the person He wishes to give to you. But if He sees that you want a relationship for selfish purposes, he would delay or withhold the blessing, because He does not want you to end up in a hurtful relationship. If you pray for riches, God would want to see if your heart is formed for generosity. But if you're not ready, he would say no for now. God would not want you to destroy your life living in riches but drowning in selfishness and greed. Blessings can be curses if it lands on the wrong hands.

Blessings are around us, and we are swimming in it. Let us confidently approach God with hearts that are ready to receive His blessings. Being ready for blessings means being the blessing yourself. Share your blessings and be a blessing.