And This Is The Confidence We Have In Him

You Know, Like When You're Sure Your Mom's Cooking Will Win the Chili Cook-Off

Imagine you're at the annual town fair, and the chili cook-off is in full swing. You've got your favorite team jersey on, you've got your lucky hat, and you're feeling pretty darn confident. Why? Because you know your mom's chili is the best in the county. She's got that secret ingredient, that special touch that makes her chili stand out from the rest. You're not just hoping she'll win, you're confident she will.

Now, let's talk about the Apostle John. He was writing a letter to some friends, and he said something like, "And this is the confidence we have in him, that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." (1 John 5:14, NIV)

John wasn't just hoping that God would listen to their prayers. He was confident that God would. Why? Because they were asking according to God's will. They were in tune with what God wanted, and they knew that when they prayed like that, God would listen.

It's Like Knowing Your Friend Will Spot You the Cash

Remember when you were short on cash, and you needed to borrow some from your best friend? You didn't just hope they'd lend it to you, you knew they would. Why? Because they've always been there for you, and you know you can trust them.

1 John 5:14 - Bible verse (ESV) - DailyVerses.net

John was saying something similar about God. He was saying, "Hey, we know God will listen to us because we're asking according to his will. We know we can trust him because he's always been there for us."

So, What's the Secret Ingredient?

You might be wondering, "That's all well and good, but how do I know if I'm asking according to God's will?" Great question! It's like trying to figure out your mom's secret chili ingredient. You might not know it right away, but you can learn.

1 John 5:14 This is the confidence which we have before Him, that, if

John gives us a hint in the next verse (1 John 5:15). He says, "And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him." In other words, when we're in tune with God's will, we'll see the results of our prayers. It's like when you ask your mom for her chili recipe, and she finally gives it to you. You know you've got it right when you start seeing those delicious results!

So, keep praying, keep seeking God's will, and keep trusting. Because, just like you know your mom's chili will win the cook-off, and you know your friend will spot you the cash, you can be confident that God will listen to your prayers.