11/09/2024
Don't Give up
Text: Luke 18:2-8
Author: Rev. Jhun Sam
Sept 11, 2024
In the parable described in Luke 18:2-8, Jesus tells his disciples a story about a persistent widow who continually appeals to an unjust judge for justice. The key message of this parable is that followers of Jesus should always pray and not give up, even in the face of adversity.
The parable depicts an unjust judge who initially disregards the widow's pleas for help. 4 However, the widow's persistence eventually wears down the judge, and he grants her request for justice. Jesus uses this parable to illustrate that if an unjust judge can be swayed by persistent pleading, how much more will a loving and just God respond to the persistent prayers of his followers?
The parable emphasizes the importance of unwavering faith and commitment to prayer, even when the desired outcome is not immediately apparent. Jesus encourages his disciples to cry out to God day and night, trusting that He will bring justice and deliverance in His perfect timing.
Overall, the Parable of the Persistent Widow is a powerful reminder that followers of Christ should persevere in prayer, knowing that God hears their cries and will ultimately respond with justice and compassion.
Conclusion
In the parable of the persistent widow, the widow's request was not necessarily for a specific outcome, but rather for justice from an unjust judge. Through her persistent pleading, the judge eventually relented not because he was convinced of the rightness of her case, but because he wanted to avoid further harassment. Therefore, the lesson is not that persistence will always lead to the desired outcome, but that it can sometimes overcome indifference or injustice.
