PRAY ALWAYS Wednesday
December 23, 2015
Text: Luke 18:1 – 8 Memory verse: v 1
In
this parable of the persistent widow, the judge had the responsibility of
settling disputes and avenging wrongs, but he cared little for those who made
appeals before him (Luke 18:2). Here, Jesus taught earnest steadiness in prayer
for spiritual mercies. The widow's earnestness prevailed even with the unjust
judge: she might fear lest it should set him more against her; but our earnest
prayer is pleasing to our God.
The
term ‘speedily’ (18:8) does not necessarily mean ‘immediately,’ but ‘in due
time,’ according to God’s economy and timing. Notice the question in 18:8. The
Son of Man will come looking for faith and wonders whether or not He will find
any. He will judge the faithless (17:37) and reward the faithful. Beloved,
prayers don’t die easily and there is no overdose in prayer. They outlive people
who utter them. Speak your own to the world and the heavens. It will germinate,
grow and bear fruit at the right time.
Food for Thought: Pray and pray until something happens (PUSH)
Prayer: Lord, teach me to pray always and how to do it well in Jesus name.
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