Scripture - Luke 18:1-8 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?" "I tell you that He will avenge them speedily, Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?"
Observation - In this passage of scripture Jesus is trying to teach His disciples to continue in pray and trust that God not only hears your cry but will answer speedily. Jesus explains that God's concern for His people causes Him to respond quickly like a father with a child in trouble. The unjust judge explains that even the world will respond if you keep coming over and over, sort of the "squeaky wheel gets the grease" sort of thing. But God simply wants us to continue in prayer with Him and to trust that He will respond.
Application - This scripture is particularly relevant this week. As we are in the second day of a 7 day fast, we need to trust that God is hearing our cry and will respond with an outpouring. I believe we need to continue coming before the Lord this week and throughout this year and God will respond speedily to our requests. He will avenge us and give us the territory we have asked for. God is wanting to see us continue.
Prayer - Father give me strength as I pray and fast this week. Help me to continue to make my requests known before you that you will respond speedily.
