Jesus meant by: "whatever you ask for, believe that you ALREADY have it, and it is yours"....hmmmm?
2007-03-18 07:12:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
what about :"ask and it is given"? The parable of the mustard seed? WHAT was he talking about?
2007-03-18 07:18:22 · update #1
"Quit bothering me for miracles and do your own damn work."
2007-03-18 07:15:39 · answer #1 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mt. 13:31-32 Mustard Seed:
Christ likens the kingdom to a mustard seed which He called the smallest of seeds, that is, smallest in the experience of His listeners. When a man planted one of these seeds, it grew into a tree, a growth that is phenomenal. The normal mustard plant is more like a bush than a tree. The tree was large enough for birds to nest in its branches.
The seed represents the humble beginning of the kingdom. At first the kingdom was kept relatively small and pure as a result of persecution. But with the patronage and protection of the state, it suffered abnormal growth. Then the birds came and roosted in it. The same word for birds is used here as in verse 4; Jesus explained the birds as meaning the evil one (v. 19). The kingdom became a nesting place for Satan and his agents. Today the umbrella of Christendom covers such Christ-denying systems as Unitarianism, Christian Science, Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, and the Unification Church (moonies).
So here the Lord forewarned the disciples that during His absence the kingdom would experience a phenomenal growth. They should not be deceived nor equate growth with success. It would be unhealthy growth. Though the tiny seed would become an abnormal tree, its largeness would become “a dwelling place of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and hated bird” (Rev_18:2).
Mat 21:22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith." (ESV Translation)
Christ told them that they could do greater miracles than this if they had faith. For instance, they could say to a mountain, “Be removed and be cast into the sea,” and it would happen. “And whatever things you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”
These seemingly unqualified promises concerning prayer must be understood in light of all that the Bible teaches on the subject. Verse 22 does not mean that any Christian can ask anything he wants and expect to get it. He must pray in accordance with the conditions laid down in the Bible.
2007-03-18 14:36:54 · answer #2 · answered by Ask Mr. Religion 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's illusion. Whatever we sowed will be ripen. We should wait on everybody instead of being served. What is mine is but karma.
2007-03-18 14:34:50 · answer #3 · answered by lotus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Jesus preached to the poor, and this is an uplifting concept for those who have nothing.
2007-03-18 14:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by DougDoug_ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spiritual wisdom and peace of mind.If we truly seek His Will in prayer it certainly is not going to be for material things.Needs being met is Biblical,but not this "name it and claim it" faith being peddled by televangelists.
2007-03-18 14:37:42 · answer #5 · answered by kitz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will give you anything you really truely want! He knows your hearts desire! He knows what you really want! so don't ask for something stuped,because he won't give you that! He's the Best gift you could ever get!!!
2007-03-18 14:41:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋