"Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!"

Luke 11:11-13

Few things light up the room like the smile from one of my kids when they open a gift. I love to give my children gifts when they ask.

God is the same way. Only, unlike me or you, God is perfect. And his gifts are perfect. He provides the gifts that perfectly meet the needs of the receivers (you and me) and reflect the personality of the giver (God).

But here's the catch. What we want or ask from God isn't always what we need. That's where faith comes into play. When you ask God for something, know that he has your best interest in mind.

Like an earthly father, he's not going to return your request with a trick or something that will hurt you. And if you ask for something that he knows will harm you, the perfect gift is sometimes the answer, "No."

If you've asked God for something, trust him to provide exactly what you need. Because you are his child, he will always have your best interest in mind, even when you don't.

by Ed Young Ministries