Introduction: How much do you LOVE your children? You might say, “Which ONE”?! But seriously, as a CHRISTian parent we are wanting to be a blessing to our children. Yet, how much more does our Heavenly Father want to give His children “GOOD THINGS”!

Jesus Christ made that clear.

I love to read this Scripture:

1. Jesus knows us and our shortcomings!

“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” (Matthew 7:11)

In the context of prayer, Jesus reminds His disciples, as well as us today, that our Father in heaven has SOOOO much more to offer His children. So why not ask Him? If it’s in His will for us, He will provide the answer. 

Will you ask Him today?

2. Jesus compares our generosity to our Heavenly Father’s!

“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?” (Matthew 7:11)

The word “good” is ἀγαθός, (ag-ath-os’), which means intrinsically good, good in nature, good whether it be seen to be so or not. The word “gift” is δόμα, (dom’-ah), which means a gift, present.

Since our Father is ready willing and able to GUIDE and PROVIDE for His children, then it is up to you and me to ask and trust. 

Conclusion: The key to this passage is that we have to “ASK”! Then we must TRUST, our Heavenly Father knows BEST.

We are His children. Aren’t you glad we have a Heavenly Father like that?