Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man, yet because this widow troubles me I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’” Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said. And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them?
Luke 18:1-7 (NKJV)
In this Parable of the persistent widow, the Lord made the point of this very clear. The Judge in this case, a non-believer responded to the pleas and appeals of the unrelenting widow. How much more when we take our case to our Creator who is a just and faithful God. Are you weary in praying? are you bothered that your prayers don't get answered? The widow never gave up on herself until the Judge responded. We have a God who responds to us on His own timing. We must be consistent and never be weary, taking our case to Him at all times. He hears, for He is a faithful, gracious, merciful, and just God.
Be encouraged,
Afolabi
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