Keep Knocking (Luke 11:9-10)

Never stop

The verbs in Luke 11:9-10 describe continuing action: keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking. They follow a parable about a man banging on a friend's door at midnight until he gets help.

Three steps

Ask: come humbly and say what you need. Seek: take action, because without it, it's wishful thinking. Knock: when you reach the door, don't stop. And "everyone who asks receives," though what you receive may be different and better than what you had in mind.

With wisdom

Persistence needs discernment. You can keep "knocking" on a coworker about church until you do more harm than good. Pray and let the Holy Spirit set the pace.

Do I need church?

A participant asked whether skipping church makes someone less of a Christian. DeWayne didn't judge anyone, but pointed to Scripture's call not to give up meeting together. Others weighed in. The church is people, not a building. Online and home groups count. And one man noted that church is where God puts people who rub you the wrong way so your character grows.

Try this

• Pick one request you've stopped praying and start asking again.
• Ask what action you can take toward it this week.