BELIEVE AND PRAY!
In Luke chapter 18, Jesus, to show people that they should always pray and never give up, told the parable of a woman who kept going to judge who neither cared about God or man. But her persistence in trying to get justice from her adversary from this ungodly judge finally caused him to give in because he knew he would get worn out from her constant bombardment. 4The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to himself, ‘I don’t fear God or care about people, 5but this woman is driving me crazy. I’m going to see that she gets justice, because she is wearing me out with her constant requests!’” 6Then the Lord said, “Learn a lesson from this unjust judge. 7Even he rendered a just decision in the end. So don’t you think God will surely give justice to his chosen people who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? 8I tell you, he will grant justice to them quickly! But when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?” Luke 18:4-8
The reason why the woman was constantly badgering the judge was because she knew her only way to get justice was through him. It is only those who believe God who pray. This is why Jesus said, “when the Son of Man returns, how many will he find on the earth who have faith?” Luke 18:8b
True faith in God causes a person to pray for everything they need in life. Listen to King David’s heartfelt words towards God.
“I am praying to you because I know you will answer, O God. Bend down and listen as I pray. Show me your unfailing love in wonderful ways. By your mighty power, you rescue those who seek refuge from their enemies. Guard me as you would guard your own eyes. Hide me in the shadow of your wings.” Psalms 8-17:6 NLT
The power of God is available for anyone who will believe and pray! A church that prays is a church that believes God! The wisest choice you will ever make is the choice to believe God! His greatest longing is to bless us with all that he is, but this requires faith on our part. Today is your day to increase your pursuit of God for things that need a breakthrough in your life. God is able and is waiting to release his glory upon you! Will you trust him and pray? I know you agree – it is most assuredly time to…