"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 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 good gifts to those who ask him!"

Introduction : According to the stories of successful people, they have all challenged difficult circumstances repeatedly and overcome many obstacles with indomitable faith and a strong will. The Bible records many stories about people who rose to impossible challenges and won the victory by faith. Only those who rise to a challenge will succeed and survive.


1. Heaven is taken by the forceful
    - Taking something by force is a warlike expression. This means that if we give
        ourselves wholeheartedly, we can win the victory (Mt 11:12).
    1) Ask-even though it looks impossible from a human perspective, it is possible with
        God, so ask Him (Jer 33:3).
    2) Find-do whatever you can do with human effort
        ● Moving the stone of Lazarus´ tomb, taking off his shroud (Jn 11:39-40)
    3) Knock on the door-work hard until the door is opened
        ● The story about King Jehoash who went to see Elisha when he was sick
            (2Ki 13:14-19)

2. People without a dream will perish
    1) People who live in a good environment and in a bad environment
        - People who live in a tropical region and in a cold region (Pr 19:15; 6:6)
    2) People who think and dream of a prosperous life will live a prosperous life
        (Pr 28:19; Php 4:13; Eph 3:20)
    3) There is no tomorrow for lazy people-we must sow to reap and give our all in life,
        and then our life will return the same to us    (Gal 6:7; Pr 14:4; Ps 126:6)
        We will perish if we hate to do: (1) difficult work, (2) dirty work, and
        (3) dangerous work-only looking for easy, clean, and comfortable work

3. These people will be defeated
    1) A person who always has negative thinking
        - Dissatisfaction and resentment will never leave this kind of person (1Co 10:10)
    2) A heart that never repents
        - Always makes excuses for mistakes and doesn´t improve. A person who wants
            to develop tries to learn and improve himself/herself (Ps 50:22-23)
    3) A person who always says I cannot do it (a low self-image)
        - Overestimates an impossibility    ● 10 spies who underestimated themselves
            (Nu 13:32-33;14:8-9)
    4) A person who does not rely on God and who is not bold
        - Boldness made David succeed (1Sa 17:36,45)


Conclusion : Human beings are created as houses where God lives. A house without God becomes unoccupied, where seven evil spirits come and great anxiety does not cease. However, we can have joy, peace, and happiness in our lives when we believe in Jesus and serve God.