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Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He continue to defer their help?

Luke 18:7

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Day and night

Luke himself says why Jesus told this story: that men ought always to pray, and not to faint. A widow kept knocking at the door of a judge who cared nothing for God or people. Avenge here means: see justice done.

In the end he granted her request, just to be rid of her. Again a comparison from small to great. If even that judge listens, how much more God, who isn't indifferent but loves.

Question for today

What have I lost heart about praying for?

Prayer

God, you are not an indifferent judge. You hear me. Give me that widow's persistence, and don't let me lose heart. Amen.

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