Our son went to school yesterday without his lunch. At noon he went to the table where he normally sits and announced to everyone eating that his mom forgot to pack him a lunch. So it was up to them to feed him.

(My wife was not impressed to hear his excuse for having no food because she had given him lunch money that he mindlessly left on the counter! But anyway…that’s another blog to post…)

No sooner did he sit down, that a half sandwich sped his way, a Rice Krispies treat, a piece of pizza, and enough other food to fill him three times.

When Tyler told us this story, I thought of Jesus’ teaching, “Ask, and you shall receive.”

Tyler asked, and he received—bountifully!

Do we have the same expectancy of abundance when we ask God for help?

I know some people who would sit quietly and not tell anyone they forgot their lunch, and silently starve without asking for help. Out of timidity and embarrassment, I’ve done it myself in different forms over the years. But Jesus commanded, “Ask, and you shall receive.” It’s a promise with a definite fulfillment.

Tyler expected, and he received. We can do the same.

It’s not a selfish undeserving request that is going to be blessed. There is a difference between making a mistake and needing temporary aide, and purposely not working to do the right thing and expecting others to take up your slack. The dishonest and lazy attitude will not be favored, but this kind of instance is typically more the exception than the rule.

God loves us, cares for us, and provides for us in all the right ways. When we turn to Him with open arms, an honest heart, and genuine expectancy, He’ll reward our trust.

Tyler’s experience was similar to the loaves and the fishes. He started with nothing materially, but was loaded with spiritual faith that all would be okay and he would not starve. And he ended with a bounty of leftovers.

What do you expect to receive today?