The Confidence that unlocks Heaven
“And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:
And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.”
— 1 John 5:14–15 (KJV)
“This is the [remarkable degree of] confidence which we [as believers are entitled to] have before Him: that if we ask anything according to His will [that is, consistent with His plan and purpose], He hears us. And if we know [for a fact, as indeed we do] that He hears and listens to us in whatever we ask, we [also] know [with settled and absolute knowledge] that we have [granted to us] the requests which we have asked from Him.”
— Amplified Bible (AMP)
One of My Favorite Scriptures
There are certain verses in the Bible that stop you in your tracks, draw you in, and speak directly to your spirit. This is one of them for me—1 John 5:14–15. It’s a scripture that doesn’t just inspire hope; it invites us into unwavering confidence in the God who hears.
So let’s slow down together. Let’s meditate, piece by piece, on this promise that holds the power to transform the way we pray and believe. Let’s look through a microscopic lens and pull out the gems hidden within these sacred words.
Let’s Break It Down
Here’s how the verse unfolds:
This is
The confidence
That we have in Him
That if
We ask anything
According to His will
He heareth us
And if we know that He hear us
Whatsoever we ask
We know that we have the petitions
That we desired of Him
Each phrase builds upon the last like a ladder of faith—step by step, leading to a divine guarantee.
“This is…”
This phrase signals something definite, something being introduced with clarity. So what is being presented here?
“The Confidence…”
Confidence: a firm trust, a deep-seated assurance. It's being fully persuaded—just as Abraham was (Romans 4:21). This isn’t a maybe or a hope-so. This is bold, settled, unwavering certainty.
“That We Have in Him…”
Him—the infallible One. The One who cannot lie (Hebrews 6:18). The One with whom nothing is impossible (Luke 1:37). This confidence is not self-produced; it is placed in God Himself.
“That if…”
A conditional phrase. There’s a response God is waiting for—an “if” that opens the door to something big.
“We Ask Anything…”
Pause here. Anything? Yes—anything. What an invitation! This is no small offer—it’s a blank cheque signed by the King of kings.
“According to His Will…”
Here’s the condition: it must align with His will. So what is His will? His will is His Word.
If you can find a promise in the Bible that speaks to your situation, you have just found the will of God concerning your life (Isaiah 43:26). That’s why we don’t pray aimlessly—we pray Scripture.
“He Heareth Us…”
He hears us. Not just vaguely notices, but attentively listens. God is not distant. When you pray in alignment with His Word, you can be certain that your voice reaches His ears.
“And If We Know That He Hear Us…”
This is where most of us waver. We repeat prayers not because God didn’t hear, but because we aren’t confident that He did. Faith starts by settling this once and for all: God has heard me.
“Whatsoever We Ask, We Know…”
Here comes the climax: We know—not hope, not wish, but know—that we already possess what we’ve asked. This is faith in its most active form.
“That We Have the Petitions…”
Notice the tense: we have. Not we will get, but we already have it. Before you see it, you must believe it. That’s walking by faith and not by sight.
What This Means for You
Let’s personalize this now:
Do you have a desire in your heart?
Have you found a scripture that supports that desire?
Have you prayed, fully persuaded that He heard you?
Can you walk away from that prayer knowing the answer is already yours—even if it hasn’t yet manifested?
That’s not wishful thinking. That’s faith in action.
Final Thoughts: Faith Is the Key
At the heart of this entire passage is one truth: faith pleases God (Hebrews 11:6). Your confidence in Him, your unshakable trust in His Word, is what unlocks the impossible.
So don’t just read this scripture—live it. Let it become the foundation of your prayer life. Let it strengthen your walk with God.
Hold on to your confidence. He hears you. He loves you. And He has already answered.
Have a scripture you’re standing on? Share it in the comments below. Let’s build faith together.