Mat 7:11 | MHM | STEP | v. 11 : Jesus explains that if we, who are flawed, know how to give good gifts to our children, then our heavenly Father is even better. He will give truly good things to those who ask (Matthew 7:11 ). We must come to God like children come to their father—trusting and expecting help. We may not always know what is good for us (Ecclesiastes 6:12 ), but God does. Sometimes, God says "no" because what we ask for might harm us, just as a wise parent would not give a child a stone or a snake. God’s love is greater than any parent's love (Psalm 103:13; Isaiah 66:13; 49:14-15 ). Even if our parents make mistakes, God never does. He always knows what is best for us, and He is kinder, wiser, and more generous than any human parent (Psalm 27:10 ). His love is much greater, just as the sun is brighter than a candle. If parents feel compassion for their children, God feels even more for us. We can trust Him to give us what is truly good and to care for us always.

‏ Matthew 7:11

v. 11: Jesus explains that if we, who are flawed, know how to give good gifts to our children, then our heavenly Father is even better. He will give truly good things to those who ask (Matthew 7:11 ^a). We must come to God like children come to their father—trusting and expecting help. We may not always know what is good for us (Ecclesiastes 6:12 ^b), but God does. Sometimes, God says "no" because what we ask for might harm us, just as a wise parent would not give a child a stone or a snake. God’s love is greater than any parent's love (Psalm 103:13; Isaiah 66:13; 49:14-15 ^c). Even if our parents make mistakes, God never does. He always knows what is best for us, and He is kinder, wiser, and more generous than any human parent (Psalm 27:10 ^d). His love is much greater, just as the sun is brighter than a candle. If parents feel compassion for their children, God feels even more for us. We can trust Him to give us what is truly good and to care for us always.