Just Ask

Scripture – Luke 11:5-8: 5Then he said to them, “Suppose one of you has a friend, and he goes to him at midnight and says, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, 6because a friend of mine on a journey has come to me, and I have nothing to set before him.’ 7“Then the one inside answers, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is already locked, and my children are with me in bed. I can’t get up and give you anything.’ 8I tell you, though he will not get up and give him the bread because he is his friend, yet because of the man’s boldness he will get up and give him as much as he needs.

Reflection: This story is couched so much in first century culture it’s hard to make sense of it today. Suffice it to say this is an image that the hearers of Jesus would easily picture.

From my perspective it reminds me that, while I may not get all I ask for, if I don’t ask I’m pretty much assured I’ll get nothing. A friend of mine has helped me see this simple truth. It doesn’t hurt to ask. The worst that can happen is I’ll be told no.

So I’ll keep asking. And I’ll be thankful for whatever I may receive.