September 15, 2024
My Dearly Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Let us take from the book of John 16:24, “Ask and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.”
My dear Brothers and Sisters, from now on, not just joy, but joy in its fullness will be your experience. God is going to grant you this complete joy. But what must you do to receive this joy? You need to present your wants and needs to the Lord and ask Him for them. Today, many people find themselves too busy to pray. May your prayer life, which may be in a lifeless state, be revived today. Often, when you need something, you go to others for help. You may ask someone for their jewelry to mortgage, to cover your expenses, and return it later. It’s not wrong to ask friends or neighbors for help, but first, you should ask the Lord—the One who is bound to provide for you, clothe you, pay your children’s fees, and ensure their marriages are arranged. That is why this verse says, “Ask, and you shall receive, that your joy may be full.” If you ask the Lord first, before seeking help from others, He will lead you to the right person, and you will find favor in their eyes. Otherwise, you may not receive help. If you ask God, He will direct you to the right people or institutions, such as banks, and you will not be put to shame but will find favor and receive the help you need. It is not just about fulfilling your desires, but so that your joy may be full.
Today, you may be facing various challenges. Perhaps you’re without a job, your family is separated, you’ve been cheated after paying for a visa or government post, or your marriage has been delayed. Maybe your womb is closed, you don’t have your own home, or your children are living in sin and haven’t received salvation. Whatever your situation, the only solution is the Lord. Go to His presence and lay all your burdens before Him. Tell Him about your problems, your family’s salvation, or personal struggles.
God will answer your prayers and perform miracles, ensuring that your joy is made full. Whatever your needs may be, go to the Lord, who is your anchor. Present your needs to Him. Just like we did while constructing our headquarters in Chennai, facing financial challenges, we prayed earnestly to God, and He met our needs in surprising ways. God made it possible for us to clear our commitments—just as He will do for you. My beloved, instead of worrying about what to do when creditors come knocking, I encourage you to spend time with the Lord, asking Him for help. God will send assistance from all directions. He will stretch out His hands and provide for you. If you practice this, you will experience great joy in your life.
Prayer: Dear Lord, we thank You. I bless all the children in the name of Jesus. Lord, they have many commitments, and many obstacles may stand in their way. But You have given us wise counsel: to come to You and ask, and You will answer in such a way that their joy will be full. Lord, I pray that You give them the spirit of prayer, so they may ask and receive what they need from You. Whatever their needs, Lord, let them stand in Your presence and make their requests known to You. Let them not be borrowers but lenders. Let them not live in poverty but in abundance. Bless them with all they need, and let many good things happen in their lives, that their joy may be full. Open their wombs, build their homes, and bring salvation to their families. Let their joy be complete. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
