One thing I’ve learned in my faith walk is that God loves consistency—and you know why? Because He is consistent. He is persistent, patient, and never gives up on us. Even when we stray from His will, fall short, or struggle to follow Him the way we should, God still loves us. He still cares, protects, and provides. Every single day, He longs for us to draw near to Him.
And you know what? Consistency and persistence shape us. They build our character, strengthen our faith, and deepen our relationship with God.
Jesus gave us a powerful example of this through a parable—one that shows us how God wants us to live out our faith.
The Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8)
There was a judge in a city who neither feared God nor cared about people. He was the kind of person who did whatever he wanted—unmoved by anyone’s needs or concerns.
Then, there was a widow who had been wronged. She kept going to this judge, begging for justice against her adversaries. But time and time again, he ignored her.
She refused to give up.
She kept coming. She kept asking.
Still, the judge refused.
But one day, after what was probably a very long time, the judge finally gave in:
"Though I neither fear God nor respect man, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming." — Luke 18:4-5 (ESV)
Can you imagine? He wasn’t moved by compassion—he just wanted her to stop pestering him! LOL.
If you’ve ever had someone nag you about something over and over, you know exactly how he felt. You probably gave in just to get some peace! 😂
Honestly? That was me with my husband when I wanted a new phone. Remember that story from my last post? Well, what I didn’t tell you was that after waiting for what felt like forever, I finally started "gently reminding" him every single day. 😆 He eventually gave in—not because I asked once, but because I was so persistent. (He later told me I wore him out, LOL.)
Now, Here’s the Real Lesson...
Jesus says if an unjust judge can be moved by persistence, how much more will God—a loving, righteous, and faithful Father—answer His children who cry out to Him day and night?
"And the Lord said, 'Hear what the unrighteous judge says. And will not God give justice to His elect, who cry to Him day and night? Will He delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily." — Luke 18:6-8 (ESV)
Wow. That’s your answer right there.
✅ God sees your faith.
✅ God hears your prayers.
✅ God is not ignoring you.
He is working—even when it doesn’t look like it.
But here’s the real question Jesus leaves us with:
"When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?" — Luke 18:8 (ESV)
It’s not just about persistence—it’s about faith. Do we trust God enough to keep asking, keep praying, and keep believing, even when the answer seems delayed?
Don’t Give Up Too Soon!
What have you been praying for?
What have you been working toward but feel like giving up on?
Maybe you’ve:
- Applied for jobs, but nothing has worked out.
- Started a business, but it’s not growing the way you hoped.
- Prayed for healing, but you’re still waiting for a breakthrough.
- Been believing for a spouse, a child, a new opportunity, or a change in your situation, and you’re starting to feel discouraged.
Listen—God is not holding out on you.
He sees your faith. He knows your heart. And at the right time, He will answer.
So keep pushing, keep trusting, and don’t quit too soon. The answer might be closer than you think.
Have you ever had a "persistent prayer" moment where God answered in a way you didn’t expect? Share in the comments—I’d love to hear your story! 😊✨
Love and Blessings Always,
Emem 💛
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