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Scripture Meditation No. 1716
AATHAVAN – Sunday, 19 October 2025
“And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do the things that are pleasing in His sight.” — 1 John 3:22 (NASB)
The Scripture for today reminds us that if we desire to receive anything from God, we must first keep His commandments. Yet, when we look around, we see that even those who do not know God or pray to Him often live blessed lives. Why is that so?
It is because God, in His grace, helps everyone. He provides for both believers and unbelievers alike—even those who act against Him. The wicked too enjoy many blessings in this world.
However, among all people, God gives special attention to those who live according to His commandments. This can be better understood through a simple illustration from school life. In a classroom, many students may study well, but not all are obedient or disciplined. A student who not only studies well but also obeys the teacher and follows school rules earns a special affection from the teacher, doesn’t he?
Similarly, in a family, which son receives more love from his parents? The one who lives in a way that pleases them. Do parents share family responsibilities or secrets with a son who spends his days drinking and roaming with bad company? Certainly not.
The Apostle Peter declared,
“I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, but in every nation the one who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him.” — Acts 10:34–35 (NASB)
In other words, even those who do not yet know God are acceptable to Him when they live righteously. But we, who believe, are not merely called to be acceptable to God—we are called to live as His own children. The inheritance of the children is an excellent one.
Yes, beloved, when we keep God’s commandments, we become His children. The Apostle John says that not only does God take delight in us, but He also abides in us:
“The one who keeps His commandments remains in Him, and He in him. We know by this that He remains in us, by the Spirit whom He has given us.” — 1 John 3:24 (NASB)
Such a person, who abides in God, also learns to discern the will of God and pray according to it. Since he is a son or daughter of the Father, he understands the Father’s will clearly. As a result, “This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.” — 1 John 5:14 (NASB)
Sometimes, God graciously answers our prayers immediately, filling our hearts with joy. Yet, not every request is answered instantly like magic. Many times, God expects us to wait patiently.
Therefore, while keeping His commandments and doing what pleases Him, we must also learn to wait in patience. “For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.” — Hebrews 10:36 (NASB)
Yes, beloved, let us do the will of God, wait patiently, and receive the blessings that He has promised us.
📖 Devotional Message by: Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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