Parable of the Friend at Midnight, Luke 11:5-13.
Message: God is willing to answer even at the last hour.
In the story, an unexpected guest brings the unreadiness of the person to the light, like the foolish
virgins.
The man lacked a vital necessity-bread. We often find ourselves in that kind of situation, having
nothing to give. We cannot give people anything if we are lacking in ourselves.
There are so many needs around us, especially the need for Salvation. The man in the story did the reasonable thing, he went and knocked at somebody's door, a friend.
Jesus said, ' Knock and it shall be opened to you' He also said, ' I am the Bread of life' God's provision for us.
The man asked for 3 loaves, but he could have asked for a lot more. Let us not be timid in asking God, He is very rich, do not limit God. James 4:3.
We must admire the man's determination and boldness. He could easily have been put off by the late hour or by another excuse. Remember, he went to a friend. Jesus called us His friends. If our relationship is good with our friends we have the confidence to ask. If we sit in meetings, enjoying
ourselves and expecting nothing from God, we should not be surprised if we receive nothing.
Our Heavenly Father is willing to give the Holy Spirit to those who ask, ' If you being evil know......', but we need to knock till the door of Heaven is opened. Remember, it does not say how long we need to keep knocking.
Though the friend was inconvenienced by the lateness of the hour, yet he got up to please his friend.