Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered outside the gate. Therefore, let us go forth to him outside the camp, bearing his reproach. For we have no continuing city here, but we seek one to come.
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Solomon told his young son (Prov. 3:1-4), "My son if thou wilt receive my words and hide my commandments with thee, so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom and apply thine heart to understanding, Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding, then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God."
If you want to understand life, if you want to know what God thinks, and how He sees your situation, He is waiting to help you to understand. He will speak to you if you will ask Him. Just wanting things from God is not enough. We must open our mouths and tell Him what we desire from Him. Jesus is faithful.
"You have not because you ask not" wrote James. And Jesus said, "Ask, and ye shall receive . . . For EVERY ONE that asketh receiveth." That saying is true. He is waiting. Don't miss out on healing, or understanding, or eternal life just because you didn't open your mouth and ask God to give it to you.