Do you have questions for God and wonder if it is ok to ask Him? You may wonder what God’s will is for your life, or maybe you’re struggling with a difficult decision and would like God’s help. Whatever your question may be, don’t be afraid to ask God your questions when you pray! When we ask questions during prayer, God leads us into a deeper understanding and a closer relationship with God. As we ask questions, we gain greater clarity about ourselves and God. Most importantly, we learn to trust God more when we ask questions.
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When we ask God to reveal things to us, He will. He invites us to meet with Him by praying because prayer is a powerful way to connect. Sometimes, everything seems to be humming along just fine, and we may not have many questions, but no sooner than we begin to feel at ease, out of nowhere, something rains on our parade and leaves us questioning everything. Whether you have many questions today or just a few, let’s look at what the Bible says about asking God questions and then learn how God answers our questions.
What Does the Bible Say About Asking God Questions?
There are many scriptures in the Bible that speak about asking God questions, but my favorite is in Matthew, where God invites us to “ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you (Matthew 7:7).” I also love James 1:5, which states, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him” (James 1:5-6 ESV)
The scriptures invite us to ask our questions and reassure us that when we do not know something, God will not be angry with us for not knowing. He will help when you ask. As we study stories in scripture, one of our main questions as God’s children is how something will happen. We often struggle to gain wisdom or a clear understanding of “how” God will work out situations.
In the Bible, there are stories where God’s children ask questions. Jesus’ mother, Mary, asked questions to find out more about how the birth of Jesus would take place. When the angel told her she would bear the Saviour, she asked “how” questions to better understand the process.
In Exodus, after God told Moses that he was to go and free the Israelites from slavery, Moses had many questions. He questioned God to know how others would believe him. He asked, “When I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? What shall I say unto them (Exodus 3:13 KJV)?”
God understands that we are humans and we have questions. When our desire is to move forward with God in faith, but we have genuine questions, it is ok. Our questions do not threaten him. We ask our questions respectfully with faith, not doubting that God can do what He says, but only seeking to understand the process better.
Can You Have Faith and Ask God Questions?
Asking God questions during our prayer time signifies a healthy relationship with God. When we ask God questions, it shows that we are humble enough to admit we don’t know everything. We pray with a humble heart, knowing that He is the Almighty God and we are His humble servant. As Christians, God patiently helps us understand what He is saying. He will not rebuke us for having questions, but when He answers our prayers, we must demonstrate faith to believe what He has said.
Asking questions shows that we are willing to seek God for answers. It demonstrates that we believe God exists and are interested in what He says. We do not have to be afraid to ask God any question. He is a loving and gracious God who wants to have a relationship with us. There are times when He answers specifically, but there are other times when He strengthens our faith to trust Him.
No matter what, as children of God, we know that Our Heavenly Father can always answer our questions. We must trust Him to do so in His way and time. Although we want to ask questions and get an audible answer right after we ask, God does not always respond that way.
There is one story in the Bible where a priest named Zechariah must have been praying for a child. When Gabriel, the angel of the Lord, came to announce that God had heard his prayer and was giving Zechariah and his wife a son, rather than celebrate the good news, the Bible says that Zechariah questioned the angel as if he did not believe the angel.
Ultimately, when Zechariah asked the angel of the Lord for a sign, he received one. Zechariah’s question did not stop his blessing but delayed his ability to praise God for hearing his prayers. Zechariah was mute and unable to speak until after the child was born.
Let me be clear. Asking questions is not the opposite of faith, but if God sends His angel to announce that he has heard and is answering your prayers, we must choose to believe and walk in faith. That should be enough of a sign! It would have been better if Zechariah had responded in faith.
We must learn to trust whatever answer God does or does not give. While we can ask God questions, we must do so with an understanding that He is God, the Earth is His, and everything in it belongs to Him. We must also remember that He is a sovereign God and does not owe us an explanation. He is not our equal. We know that God is perfect, loving, and all-knowing. He will work everything out for us. Even though we would like God to explain how everything will work out, He does not work that way. We have to trust Him.
How Does God Answer Our Questions?
When we have questions, we know to pray, but how does God answer our questions? He may speak through His Word, other people, or our experiences. God answers prayers in His own time, and we must trust that He always works for our good, even when we don’t understand His ways. We must be persistent and never give up on praying for answers. As we keep praying and seeking God, He will eventually answer our prayers in His perfect timing.
To answer our questions, God will sometimes lead us to the Bible, which is full of wisdom and guidance. The answer we need may be a scripture or a sermon from the Bible. When facing a decision, we can ask God to show us what He has to say in the Bible. God will often lead us this way, or He will usually confirm answers by using His Word so that we are sure the response is from Him.
God may speak to us through the people He has placed in our lives. When we struggle with decisions or have questions, God may speak to us through others, such as a trusted friend, family member, or pastor. He can also have a perfect stranger cross our path and tell us something that answers our prayers. Others may be able to offer insight and wisdom that we didn’t have before. We must pray first and after to ensure that the information is from God. God’s answers will never differ from those consistent with His Word or character.
Lastly, God may answer our questions directly through our own experience. Sometimes, He responds by giving us experiences that teach us what we need to know. For example, if you are wondering if you should move to a new city, God may lead you to meet someone who can tell you about their experiences. He can give you a dream or vision or speak directly to Your heart in an undeniably God way. We serve a powerful, loving God who knows how to get our attention.
Let’s Pray and Ask God Our Questions
We must be faithful, vigilant, and patient when we pray and ask Him questions. When we approach God with a question, it’s important to remember that He knows what we need and is always willing to provide an answer. Asking God a question and being open to whatever solution He may give us is a great way to stay connected to Him and open up other opportunities for growth and development. Let’s pray and ask God our questions today.
