A Lesson In Prayer

Luke 18:3-5 

 "And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, 

Avenge me of mine adversary.  And he would not for a while: but

afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, 

nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubleth me,

 I will avenge her, lest by her continual

 coming she weary me." 

    This parable does not say that God is liken into an unjust Judge, but it contrast Him, (strikingly different) to the unjust judge. The widow was the symbol of all who were poor and defenseless. It was obvious that she, without resource of any kind, had no hope of ever getting justice from such a judge, but she had one weapon "persistence.." I am sure that some time in you life ,you have felt the same as the widow in the parable. You prayed and prayed to God for help in a matter, but it seem like God  wasn't listening. But  you also have a power, " faith and persistence in prayer."  

   Often a father has to refuse the request of a child, because he knows that what the child asks would hurt rather than help. God is the same way. We do not know what is to happen in the next hour, let alone the next week, or month, or year. Only God sees time whole, and, therefore, only God knows what is good for us in the long run.       
   My Friends, That is why Jesus said we must never be discouraged in prayer. That is why God wondered if men's faith would stand the long delays before the Son of Man should come. We will never grow weary in prayer and our faith will never falter "if," after we have offered to God our prayers and requests, we add to our prayer, Thy will be done. 

Amen!

Reading: Luke 18:1-8
Ref: HG SB

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry