Daily Devotional

Seek The Lord

Read Isaiah 55:1-13,

Matthew 7:7-14

We had a funny childhood rhyme in Luganda directly translated as: "He who asks, I won't give; he who doesn't, I don't know if they want some.” Some people just won't take no for an answer! They are the 'BEG until YOU GET IT' type. But God's not like that. If we ask with the right heart, He gives good gifts.

Matthew 7:9-11 NIV

“Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!”

Jesus invites us to Ask, Seek, and Knock (Matthew 7:7-8) - a three-step approach to prayer. Let us, therefore, pour out our hearts to Him, confident that He knows and owns everything. But let's check our motives (James 4:3) - they can block our blessing.

This Lenten season, let us come openly to God, laying it all bare before Him. He knows what we need, so let us genuinely seek Him. Step out of life's rhythm and make it count!

Prayer:

Lord, help us seek You with genuine hearts this Lent season. May we pour out our needs and desires to You, trusting in Your goodness and timing. In Christ Name, Amen.

By Rev Joshua Ssali Ssalongo