Matthew Henry Commentary 1 John 3:22-24

"and whatsoever we ask we receive of him, because we keep his commandments and do the things that are pleasing in his sight. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, even as he gave us commandment. And he that keepeth his commandments abideth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he gave us." — 1 John 3:22-24 (ASV)

When believers had confidence before God, through the Spirit of adoption and by faith in the great High Priest, they could ask whatever they wished of their reconciled Father. They would receive it, if it was good for them. And just as goodwill to men was proclaimed from heaven, so goodwill to men, particularly to the brethren, must be in the hearts of those who go to God and heaven.

The one who thus follows Christ dwells in Him as his ark, refuge, and rest, and in the Father through Him. This union between Christ and the souls of believers is through the Spirit He has given them. A person may believe that God is gracious before they truly know it; yet when faith has taken hold of the promises, it puts reason to work.

This Spirit of God works a change; in all true Christians, He changes them from the power of Satan to the power of God. Consider, believer, how He changes your heart. Do you not long for peace with God? Would you not forgo all the world for it?

No profit, pleasure, or advancement shall hinder you from following Christ. This salvation is built upon Divine testimony, namely, the Spirit of God.