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What does 'knock and it shall be opened' mean?

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'Knock and it shall be opened' signifies the persistence in prayer and the need for a broken heart in our approach to God.

The statement 'knock and it shall be opened' from Luke 11:9 emphasizes a shameless persistence in prayer, indicating that we come to God not merely as friends but as needy sinners who recognize their incapacity to help themselves. The act of knocking represents a deep humility and acknowledgment of our brokenness, showing that true prayer arises from a desperation for God’s mercy. This relentless seeking conveys our understanding that only God can provide what we truly require, leading us to the realization that our pleas must come from a place of genuine need and contrition.
Scripture References: Luke 11:9

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Seek, Ask, Knock
Clay Curtis · Feb 6, 2014
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