Help For Those Who Ask

So, last night I was thinking about how this week's Amazing Race ended. The Weavers came in last, and weren't eliminated; but, they weren't too excited about it. They've grown weary of being on the outside - while all remaining teams are getting along, the Weavers are ostracized.
But, Phil - the show's host - gave them some very encouraging words, and now they're all set to get on with the Race.

It occurred to me last night, that God had answered their prayers. We've heard them many times asking God to give them strength, and at the end of this week's leg of the Race, He did - thru Phil. Whether the Weavers or Phil realize it, God was at work at that finish line - He, who is the author and finisher of Faith - gave to the Weavers what they needed, and have cried out for since the Race began.

As I was pondering this, God began to show me that there is a spiritual law regarding those who ask. Jesus said, "Those who ask will receive, those who seek will find, and to those who knock the door will be opened."
Is this a law that only works for Christians? Nope - it's a law, and laws work for everyone. We've all heard of countless stories of how athletes and other successful people have reached down inside themselves - not looking to God, but to their own will - asking their very being to make it that one step further. There are witches and others who ask for powers from dark forces to do their magic. And, so many other people, just ask out into the universe for whatever or whoever - be they angels or demons - to give them peace.
No matter who you ask, you will receive.

But, I believe there is only One source that will continue to deliver. Regardless of if you keep your end of the bargain, Jesus will continue to give. And, the best thing is that what He gives is always the best for us. His gifts are not always wrapped in what we think they should be.
The drug addict may ask for something that'll make him feel good, and expect it to be a joint; but, Christ will most likely answer that request with something that will lead him out of his dependency on drugs.
God's answer to those who ask always leads to Freedom. True Freedom. Not the "I'm free so I can do what I want and smoke/drink/sleep around" kind of freedom that really leads into the bondage of addiction. He leads us into the way that will lead us to the Life we were meant to live - a life filled with Love, Joy and Peace - and a multitude of other gifts that a circumstantial world can't take away.

Friends, God does not live in a church - I found him on TV this week! Remember, if you seek Him, you will find Him... it's a spiritual law. So, don't give up.