Knock, Knock

Bible Reading: Luke 11:9-13

All the way home from school, Hugh worried about how he’d get into the house. Maybe Mom will be home from work early today, he thought. But when he got home, Mom’s car wasn’t in the driveway. Oh well. Marilyn will be here in a minute. She’ll have a key. As expected, his sister soon arrived. “Do you have

your house key?” Hugh asked. “I forgot mine.”

Marilyn shook her head. “I forgot mine too!”

Hugh sighed. “Maybe a basement window is unlocked. Let’s check.” They did, but none of those windows would open.

“Let’s try this bathroom window,” Hugh said. Locking his hands together, he held them out. “The window’s too high to reach from the ground, but this will make a step for you.” But when Marilyn tried to step up onto his hands, they gave way and both kids fell. As they got to their feet, Mom’s car pulled into the driveway.

“Oh, good! Here’s Mom,” said Marilyn.

But Mom didn’t get out of the car. A man got out and knocked on their door. He waved to them as he waited, and they realized it was their neighbor who worked at a nearby service station where Mom often took her car when it had a problem.

To the kids’ surprise, Mom opened the door. “Thanks, Jerry,” she said as he handed her the car keys. “You seem to have a way with that car.” As their neighbor walked away, Mom turned and saw Marilyn and Hugh. “Hi, kids. You’re home a little late today. What have you been up to?”

Hugh and Marilyn looked at each other and began to laugh. “Neither of us had a key, so we were trying to break in because we thought nobody was home!” said Marilyn. “It didn’t occur to us to knock and find out for sure.”

Mom laughed. “That reminds me of the verse we read during devotions this morning—the one that says, ‘Knock and the door will be opened to you.’”

“Yeah. Too bad we didn’t think to knock on the house door,” Hugh said. “Or do what the verse said and pray about our problem.”

Mom nodded. “We can always bring our worries to God. He cares and will help us through any problem we face.” (Jacqueline J. Leaycraft)

How About You?

Are you worried about a problem in your life? Have you thought to knock? That’s a word Jesus used when He was talking about asking God for what you need. Take your problem to Him in prayer. Jesus invites you to talk with Him about it. He cares for you and will help you through every problem you face. Trust Him to give you the best possible answer.

Today's Key Verse: James 4:2 You do not have because you do not ask. (NKJV)

Today's Key Thought:

Ask God for help