In Mark 11:24, Jesus makes a bold and powerful statement: “Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they will be granted to you.”
This clearly shows that God wants us to ask for things that line up with His will, plans and purposes for our lives. And it contains something incredibly important within it: the power of faith.
In a new message, Rabbi Kirt Schneider emphasizes the significance of this verse, urging believers to embrace the reality that God’s answers are already given in the spiritual realm. Too often, we struggle with doubt and uncertainty, wondering if God is truly hearing us. Yet, as Rabbi Schneider explains, Jesus instructs us to approach prayer differently: believe that you have already received what you ask for. This is not wishful thinking—it is supernatural confidence, anchored in God’s faithfulness.
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Praying in Alignment With God’s Will
To fully interpret this verse, Rabbi Schneider highlights the importance of viewing it through the whole counsel of Scripture. Jesus’ promise is not a license to demand anything we want.
“We can’t be praying for ungodly things and believe that Jesus is going to grant those things. But there are certain things that are God’s will for us to have,” Schneider says. “Some of them are clearly spelled out in His Word. For example, Scripture tells us to pray for a spirit of wisdom and revelation, for power, for love, for all these things.”
God also has a heart for our personal desires as well. While they may not be specifically mentioned in Scripture, He often grants them when they align with His purposes. As Schneider points out, the key is to pray with faith, believing that God has already answered, even before we see the outcome.
Experiencing God’s Nearness
Rabbi Schneider also reminds people that many of us pray as though God is far away, pleading for Him to draw near. Yet the truth is, God already is closer than our own heartbeat. When we pray, we are not summoning Him from a distance—we are simply aligning our hearts with the presence of the One who is already with us.
To fully experience the blessings purchased through Jesus’ blood—healing, peace, provision and freedom—we must believe that they are already ours. By walking in this assurance, we activate the reality of God’s promises in our lives.
Jesus’ finished work on the cross was for our salvation and freedom in every facet of life. Now is the moment to fully and accept and believe that as children of God, He has every good and perfect gift from above already lined up for our lives.
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Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
