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How many of us feel like giving up spiritually? Why keep praying when we see nothing changing in our situation?
In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus gives the Parable of the Persistent Widow.
“And Jesus told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart,” Jesus explains the meaning of the parable before telling it.
A widow keeps coming to the judge, asking him for justice. For a while, he refused, but because the woman kept coming to him, he finally gave her what she wanted.
Jesus says, verses 7-8: “And will not God give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?”
Lord, help me to be persistent and keep believing and trusting You, that You not only hear our prayers, but You answer prayer!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Pastor Ronald Squibb has been the International Christian Center (ICC) Lead Senior Pastor at Staten Island, New York, since 2011. He draws on many experiences from his over 40 years as a pastor and from significant emotional experiences.
His new book, Following the Journey with Jesus, which he co-authored with Daniel McNaughton, was recently published and is receiving rave reviews. The daily devotion appears in this publication.
