THIS WEEK’S GOSPEL: LUKE 18:1-8 (THE MESSAGE)
Jesus told them a story showing that it was necessary for them to pray consistently and never quit.
He said, "There was once a judge in some city who never gave God a thought and cared nothing for people. A widow in that city kept after him: 'My rights are being violated. Protect me!' He never gave her the time of day. But after this went on and on he said to himself, 'I care nothing what God thinks, even less what people think. But because this widow won't quit badgering me, I'd better do something and see that she gets justice—otherwise I'm going to end up beaten black-and-blue by her pounding.' Then the Master said, "Do you hear what that judge, corrupt as he is, is saying? So what makes you think God won't step in and work justice for his chosen people, who continue to cry out for help? Won't he stick up for them? I assure you, he will. He will not drag his feet. But how much of that kind of persistent faith will the Son of Man find on the earth when he returns?"
Have you ever felt like the widow in today’s lesson who was determined to ask for what she needed until she was heard? What about the judge: have you ever felt like you had the weight of the world on your shoulders and everyone was demanding something from you – whether it was your job or not? Where is God in this lesson? What is God asking of us? Are we being asked to be prayerfully attentive to the needs of those around us without expecting anything in return? What will change in your heart and in your life if you live this way? What will be the same?
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