Gems of Knowledge

Today’s One Year Bible Verses: Ezra 1:1–2:70, 1 Corinthians 1:18–2:5, Psalm 27:7–14, Proverbs 20:22–23

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Nothing Is Too Great to Ask

One of the greatest limitations we place on God is not His ability—it is our imagination.

How often do we hesitate to pray boldly because we think our request is too big? We wonder if we’re asking for too much. We lower our expectations because we don’t want to be disappointed.

Yet today the Lord reminds us:

“I want My people to know that nothing is too great to ask for if done in righteousness. So think of why you would want it. Is it for righteousness’ sake or to build up My Kingdom? If so, I will withhold nothing, but the motives must be right and good.”

What a remarkable promise—but also what a searching question.

Why do I want what I’m asking for?

In Ezra, God stirred the heart of King Cyrus to finance and authorize the rebuilding of His temple.

What a miracle!

Humanly speaking this was impossible … “but with God all things are possible!” (Matthew 19:26)

God’s people were returning from exile with very little, yet the Lord moved the heart of a pagan king to provide resources, treasures, and protection so that His house could be rebuilt. God wasn’t limited by politics, finances, or human influence. His purpose was to restore His people and glorify His name.

He heard. He answered. He provided.

In 1 Corinthians today Paul reminds us that God’s wisdom does not operate according to human reasoning. “For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength” (1 Corinthians 1:25, NLT). What seems impossible to us is often the very place where God chooses to display His power.

So perhaps the issue isn’t whether our request is too large.

Perhaps the better question is whether our heart is aligned with His.

When our desires are centered on advancing His Kingdom, serving others, glorifying Christ, and walking in righteousness, we no longer need to shrink our prayers. We can ask boldly—not because we deserve it, but because we trust the heart of our generous Father.

David beautifully captures this confidence in today’s Psalm:

“Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.” — Psalm 27:14 (NLT)

God’s answer may not always come immediately, and it may not always look exactly as we imagined, but He will answer.

So don’t be afraid to ask God for big things.

Just make sure your greatest desire is to glorify Him, not you. 💎

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Action (5 Minutes with God)

Take time to be with the Lord today, even if its just 5 minutes. Ask Him:

• “Lord, what do You want me to know about this personally?”
  • Journal what He gives you through His Holy Spirit.
• Then ask, “What do You want me to do?”
  • Journal what He reveals – then do it!

Take a few moments today to examine your prayers.

Let today be a day of alignment and boldness in asking God for covenant favor in your life.

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Prayer

Dear Lord, thank You that nothing is too difficult for You. Search my heart and purify my motives so that my desires align with Yours. Teach me to ask boldly for the things that bring You glory and advance Your Kingdom. Help me trust Your wisdom, Your timing, and Your goodness in every answer. May my life always point others to You. I pray in Your name, Jesus. Amen.

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