Just Ask!

        Refills on soft drink are usually free but not all the time, especially when they have to be refilled by the cashier.  My wife and I were in a place where the drinks were filled by the one person behind the cash register.  I didn't see how one could get a refill  and so didn't say anything about it.  Then, one day, I noticed a sign that read, "The only price for a refill is patience."  I thought that was a good statement and so now when I go, I can get a refill.  If I had asked the question to begin with, I would have known their policy on refills. Sometimes, it just pays to ask especially when you think of the abundant blessings that are available to the believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.   Matthew 7:7 says, "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:" 
      This section of Scripture from the sermon on the mount gives us the answer to many of our problems.  God has given us the blessings but we often fail to ask Him.  I have noticed that things just don't drop into your lap when you have needs but God has already supplied all that we need.  I am reminded about the man who purchased a ticket on a large ship and took along a lot of peanut butter and bread for the trip.  What he failed to realize was that the full supply of the ships meals were free to each and every ticket holder.  Instead of enjoying the feast, he ate peanut butter for the whole trip.  Many believers go through life failing to enjoy all of the blessings that God supplies to us.  Philippians 4:19 assures us that God will supply all of our needs.  Philippians 4:13 also says that we can do all things through Christ Who gives us the strength.  Ephesians 1 reminds us of the spiritual blessings that we have in high places.  Galatians 2 20-21 reminds us that we are crucified with Christ.  Second Corinthians 12 reminds us that God's grace is sufficient for every problem of life.  Hebrews 4 tells us that we can go to the very throne room to find God's help in time of need.  The Book of Revelation reminds us of the blessings to come in heaven.  So, there are many benefits that are comforting in a life of despair.  May we not forget all of the blessings that God has so richly supplied His children.  Praise God for being there for all of our needs.