Keep Asking, Keep Growing

A father and son sat quietly in a boat one day, fishing and enjoying the stillness. After a while, the boy’s curiosity began to rise. “Dad, how does this boat float?” he asked. The father paused and simply said, “Don’t rightly know, son.” A few minutes later came another question, “How do fish breathe underwater?” The same honest reply followed. Then again, “Why is the sky blue?”—and again, “Don’t rightly know, son.” Finally, the boy hesitated and asked, “Dad, do you mind me asking all these questions?” The father smiled and said, “Of course not, son. If you don’t ask questions, you’ll never learn anything.”

There is something refreshing about that kind of honesty. The father didn’t pretend to know everything, and the son wasn’t afraid to ask. That’s exactly the kind of relationship God invites us into. Too often, we feel like we shouldn’t question, or we think we need to have everything figured out before we come to Him. But God is not intimidated by our questions. He welcomes them. In fact, He tells us plainly—if you lack wisdom, ask. He is a generous Father who doesn’t scold us for not knowing, but invites us to come and learn.

Growth in the Christian life doesn’t come from pretending—it comes from seeking. It comes from a heart that says, “Lord, I don’t understand, but I want to.” Whether it’s confusion in a trial, uncertainty in a decision, or a deeper desire to understand His Word, God is pleased when we come to Him with open, honest questions. Just like that boy in the boat, curiosity leads to discovery, and discovery leads to growth.

Don’t let pride keep you silent, and don’t let fear keep you distant. Ask God. Search His Word. Seek godly counsel. The Lord delights in teaching His children. And the more you ask, the more you’ll grow—not just in knowledge, but in your relationship with Him.