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And he
spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not
to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither
regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him,
saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but
afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet
because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual
coming she weary me (Luke 18:1-5).
The teachings of the
Lord Jesus on faith are quite profound. In the text above, He taught on being
persistent in prayer. He said men ought always to pray and not give up or lose
heart. You’re supposed to pray in faith and expect results, because faith
always works. To be discouraged or disheartened about a situation that you’ve
prayed about, isn’t faith. Faith is the confident assurance and expectation
that what you asked God for has been granted you. Therefore, you don’t give up;
you remain importunate like the woman referenced by Jesus in our opening text.
Importunity in prayer
doesn’t mean you’re unbelieving; it actually indicates faith, otherwise you
won’t be insisting and standing your ground on the Word to produce results.
Where some have missed it, however, is that they give up too soon. In faith,
you stand your ground until it’s done.
Though there’s an
adversary, the devil, that may try to stop your miracle, he’s no longer a
factor. 1 Peter 5:8-9 says, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary
the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom
resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are
accomplished in your brethren that are in the world." In this scripture,
you’re admonished on how to deal with Satan: you’re to resist him! James 4:7
further tells us the result of resisting him: he’ll "show a clean pair of
heels"; that means bolt in terror. He’ll flee from you.
Don’t give up on your
dreams. Keep nurturing your desires and your expectations with your
faith-filled confessions. The Bible says if the clouds be full of rain, they
empty themselves upon the earth (Ecclesiastes 11:3); your faith will surely
prevail if you faint not.
Prayer Dear
Father, thank you for helping me build strong and prevailing faith through your
Word. Nothing is impossible unto me, and no level of success, victory and
progress is unattainable for me because I live by faith in the Word, in Jesus’
Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d
y: Mark 11:23-24;1 Timothy 2:8; Luke 18:1-5
Daily
Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan :
John 4:27-54, 1 Kings 2-3
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