Spiritual discernment. Wisdom. James 1:5 states simply that if "any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you."
So many Biblical promises appear to be a matter of just asking and receiving. Plug in a request and the manna will fall from heaven. Ask, God gives. Simple. A done deal. More often than not, I have found life doesn't work that way.
Is it because translators have missed the mark on their word choices? Does "ask" mean the same thing to us as to the writers of the N.T.? Is it a faith issue that keeps my asking from receiving? Is it the frequency or fervency of my requests? Are certain requests more a guaranteed "ask, receive" transaction? All of the above?
Hmmm. . .
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