What if we approached Jesus this way:

“Jesus, we want you to grant us whatever we ask.”

How do you think He will respond?

The disciples approached Jesus exactly like this. Do you know how Jesus responded? Jesus said,

“What do you want me to do for you?”

You can read this for yourself in Mark 10:35-36.

Jesus doesn’t smack down the disciples. He doesn’t scold them for being brazen. Jesus simply asked his bold disciples to clarify their request.

We should “approach the throne of grace with confidence” as the letter to the Hebrews says. Jesus is glad to give us the Kingdom.