Jesus had been with His disciples some three years. And yet we hear Him say this:

“Have I been so long time with you, and yet has thou not known me, Philip?” (John 14:9).

I’ve been with Him longer than that. I find it very heart-searching to realize I should know Him far better than I do.

Let that become the primary driving passion in my life!

The more I know Him, the better I can pray in His name:

“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son” (John 14:13).

Whatever I ask and for whomever I ask it!

Overcoming anger, defeating depression, denying self, loving a child, casting down temptation — I need to ask!

Inner peace, interpersonal peace, conflict resolution, forgiveness, freedom from bitterness — I need to ask!

Physical healing, emotional restoration, moral purity, spiritual strength, long-haul commitment — I need to ask!

“Whatsoever . . . will I do.” Jesus said it!