Obtuse

20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20 NIV

One of the devotionals I read talked about how Jesus asked questions he ready knew the answers to. He didn't ask the questions for his benefit, but for ours. He did it to find out what they really wanted. We humans can be very obtuse, stubborn and obstinate. We like to think we know what we want, what we need, but we really dont.

I think that's why this verse is so important. We all think we should surround ourselves with people who are like minded, but let's be honest...Jesus didn't. He frequented places where non believers hung out. But what did he do when he needed to pray? He brought along his disciples,  usually at least 2 of them. He knew that he may need help asking for what he needed. With several other believers around you, they can help you be honest in your prayers.

There's strength in numbers. Pull together your friends in Christ and let them help you ask for what you need. God will hear and answer.