Ask In The Name Of Jesus And It Will Be Given

Got it. That did it. You're saying that Jesus is saying something to the effect of:

"You may ask anything within the Will of God and I will grant it."

If that's the case, then how do we know what the Will of God is?

Romans 12:2 NLT - "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect."

And this is why I say that the entire Bible revolves around Colossians 2:9-15, because it is through the Circumcision of Christ that we are Transformed, thus able to know the Will of God.

What do you think?

The business of God is His work of redeeming man, in vs. 12 of your OP context, this is what Christ is speaking of, His Work.

He will provide "anything" for this to be done, if we have the heart and love for Him to do it.

I would say that your assessment is on the money! The born-again are given the "mind of Christ" to know and do His will.

Again, if we have the heart and love for Him to do it.

Thank the Lord that He is able to say no when we ask for things that He knows are not the best thing for us.

He is the only wise God.

If we ask anything in His name that we know is according to His will (because we have the word of the Lord to tell us that it is) then we can claim that word and God will answer anything in the affirmative that He has promised in His word.

If you do not have a promise from His word that He will answer, it may not be according to His will.

Anything that is truly asked for in the name of Jesus is something that must be according to His will.

If we don't have a promise in His word to claim in order that we might receive the answer, it may still in fact be His will; and if it is, He will answer in the affirmative. And it doesn't hurt to try.

If it is not according to His will, He reserves the right to say "no".

Thank you, C24, for your encouragement. I just re-read John 14 for the second time in the last 45 minutes . . . it was even more fresh this time around. Unbelivable. I am so thankful for you all and your patience. I am so thrilled to be able to see even deeper into the Word of God. I humbles me nearly to tears. So, so grateful.

I feel so humbled by what you've written. Thank you.

I praise God for any knowledge I have gained through his word in study under the Holy Spirit!
It is never me but by his wisdom.

I do so love his precious word.
It has been my shelter,my comfort,my encouragement, my wonder and has never failed to feed my soul!

My friend, I believe that the two passages below answer so many questions within the Bible. I also believe that they describe you and what has happened to you that causes you to be as you are:

Ezekiel 11:19 NLT - 19 And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them. I will take away their stony, stubborn heart and give them a tender, responsive heart,
Ezekiel 36:26 NLT - 26 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart.

These passages are fulfilled in Colossians 2:9-15, which explains when I read your words, they are like a resting place for our souls. You have the flavor of a safe haven, and that is so important for us all. We need, we NEED more people like you rather than the harsh, brash folks of this world.

I hope that you will never forget, even should the worst times of your life await you, that your Lord and Savior Loves you beyond imagination. I hope that you never lose your sense of gentle comfort, for this Peace and Rest that you have been given is Spiritual Life itself.

I am proud to have spoken with you today.

You are being taken to the throne room of grace and presented to God in prayer for healing,if it be his will.

Last weekend when I had a attack and felt this AWEFUL pain in my left chest,I grabbed my chest.

Then this AMAZING calm suddenly came over me like a soft covering. I began to speak to my Lord, saying if this is how I am to go,OK I'm ready but can we stop the pain now. My spirit was flooded with a peace that I can't explain!

Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus just to take him at his word.

He is my Lord and Master!

Whoops it was John 16 and if I thought about it long enough I would know it was not in John 17 for I know that chapter.

Joh 16:23 And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.
Joh 16:24 Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

Jesus said do not ask Him anything but only ask the Father.

Joh 14:13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
Joh 14:14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.

But then Jesus said ask Him and He will do it.

Which in both cases it is when Jesus resurrects to the Father.

Jesus said do not ask Him anything but only ask the Father and then said ask Him.

If what Jesus said was true then the only logical explanation
is that Paul's request was not made in the name of the Lord.

What was true of the scribes and Pharisees was that they sought honour from one another but did not seek the honour that comes only from God.

I'm certain that at times, they appeared to be very humble.

They would graciously receive praise from one another.

However, their hearts were far from the Lord.

I'm not judging anyone in particular here; for I'm certain that the Lord knows everyone's heart and that He will be the final judge.

But if I did not give warning of what I see as a possibility of sin, I would be remiss in my duty as a watchman.

Wear the shoes only if they fit.

The Peace and Love of God is amazing, isn't it? Yes, we're going to be ok . . . even in our deaths. The Lord will take care of us, I believe, more than we realize.

This is a great question. Because of the wording, I'd have to say that it could be both. My heart, however, hopes that Paul is just using speech in a loose manner, here. Even Jesus prayed that we would not be bothered by Satan. I cannot imagine a prayer by Christ that would not be honored . . . considering that He was God in a human body.

I'm glad we're talking about this, but I admit that I'm still struggling to understand (but I want to.) This might be one of those conversations that require a sit-down visit for quick "back and forth" questions and answers.

Wow . . . wouldn't that be something. Surely, though . . . Paul would have known better.

You can speak plainly so that we can understand your point.

It is not my intention here to point the finger at anyone.

If you don't understand my point, then it probably doesn't apply to you.

I guess that my point is that, if anyone is actually doing the Lord's work, they are very likely not going to be praised by men.

Rom 2:29, But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit, and not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

Luk 6:22, Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
Luk 6:23, Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
Luk 6:24, But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
Luk 6:25, Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
Luk 6:26, Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

I said "we."

We would appreciate it if you could just lower your walls and speak plainly. Please, there is no need to be difficult.

I believe that I clarified my point in post #38.

I have been lambasted as being full of pride while others here are being praised for their humility.

But there is such a thing as false humility; and sometimes those who are perceived as having pride do not in fact have pride.

1 Samuel 17:28-29.

There is a type of pride that is righteous and holy.

Psa 31:23, O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer.

When we take pride in our work, that is not necessarily a bad thing.