The mysteries of heaven are incomprehensible, hence Christ uses parables to explain the most important teachings: “a parable about their need to pray all the time and never give up” (Luke 18:1). The judge, who neglected the complaint of a woman against her adversary, yielded to avenge her due to her continual plea for justice. Her never giving up was set as an attitude of a believer in prayer: “Won't God grant his chosen people justice when they cry out to him day and night? Is he slow to help them?” (Lk 18:7). But the surprising statement at the end of the parable is most astonishing, for many believers easily give up after praying for a couple of times: “I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” (Lk 18:8). Let’s learn the mystery of the kingdom, that keeping of the faith till the end and never giving up is expected of the true follower of Christ. 

Abba, thank You for constantly reminding me to hold fast to my faith in You. Let Your Spirit revive me in faith, day by day. In Jesus’ Most Mighty Name, Amen.