Did Jesus Promise to Do Whatever Christians Ask?

Many people misinterpret Jesus’ statements concerning His promise to do whatever Christians ask of Him. Jesus told His disciples, “Whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it” (Jn. 14:13–14; cf. Mt. 7:7–8; 21:22). How should we understand these important declarations? Jesus is not a vending mach