In this message, Pastor Emlen Bailey shares on Jesus’ invitation to ask, seek, and knock—a divine call to persistent, expectant prayer and wholehearted pursuit of God.
➡️ ASK – God invites us to boldly request what we need. Sometimes, unanswered prayers are actually His mercy protecting us from what we think we want.
➡️ SEEK – Like the bleeding woman or Naaman, miracles often follow the ones willing to investigate, press in, and surrender their pride. What are you willing to give up to see breakthrough?
➡️ KNOCK – Real faith keeps knocking. With shameless audacity, with wrestling perseverance like Jacob, we knock until doors open.
This is more than a formula—it’s an invitation into deeper relationship with a good Father who longs to give good gifts to His children.
🙏 Jesus is knocking too. Will you open the door?
Scriptures referenced:
Matthew 7:7–11, John 4:10, 2 Kings 5:9–14, Mark 5:24–29, Luke 11:5–8, Genesis 32:24–30, Revelation 3:20
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