Recently, during one of our discipleship meetings, I taught on the need to sustain conversations with God, asking Him questions in areas where we need clarity. I said; “There are things God won’t tell or reveal to you until you ask.” As we rounded up, one of the students asked; “But why do some people call God ‘the unquestionable God’?”
Friend, our God is the unquestionable God, but He wants you to ask Him questions (Matthew 7:7). When we say that God is unquestionable, it does not mean we cannot ask Him questions. It only means we cannot question or challenge His authority or sovereignty. If you don’t learn to ask God questions, there would be gaps in your Christian life (Psalms 73:14-17).
Most times, when I look at the profound revelations we have in the scriptures, I cannot but appreciate people who dared to ask God questions (Exodus 3:13-15). You might say that Peter was too forward as a disciple of Jesus, but you need to realise that his questions to Jesus brought clarity and light to our Christian life today (Mark 10:28-30). What if he never asked those questions?
Just as teachers love students who ask questions, the Holy Spirit, our Teacher, loves when we ask Him questions (1 John 2:20,27). There are things about your life and destiny you would never know if you don’t ask questions. What if Paul did not ask; “Lord, what would you have me do?” He might have struggled to know and fulfil his purpose like most people do today (Acts 9:6).
Are you asking God the right questions? Listen, no matter what happens in your life, remember that God does not owe you an apology, but He owes you an explanation (Genesis 25:22-23). This is why you must be willing and humble to ask Him questions. The omniscient God wants to give you access to His wealth of knowledge and wisdom. He wants to show you great and mighty things which you know not (Jeremiah 33:3).
One of the proofs of intentional and intelligent followership is asking questions (Luke 8:9). It is better to ask stupid questions than to behave stupid. Asking questions reveals what’s in your mind. It helps to know where you need answers and clarity. The bulk of Paul’s epistles came in response to questions (1 Corinthians 7:1). To follow God or a leader well, learn to ask questions.
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria