In the Life of Christ “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” — Matthew 7:7 One of the most comforting realities I discover in the life of Jesus is how often He invited ordinary people to come to the Father with confidence.Continue reading “WHEN HE KNOCKED ON HEAVEN’S DOOR”
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Faith That Refused to Walk Away
In the Life of Christ There are moments in the life of Christ that surprise me because they seem uncomfortable at first reading. Matthew 15:21–28 is one of those moments. Jesus travels into the regions of Tyre and Sidon, Gentile territory far beyond the familiar borders of Israel. There, a desperate Canaanite mother cries outContinue reading “Faith That Refused to Walk Away”
When Silence Is Not Rejection
On Second Thought “Everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened.” — Matthew 7:8 There is something unsettling about persistent prayer when the answer does not come quickly. In Luke 18:1–8, Jesus tells the story of a widow who refuses to stop asking, knocking, andContinue reading “When Silence Is Not Rejection”
When Prayer Refuses to Quit
A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture Reference: Luke 18:1–8 There’s something deeply moving about the story Jesus told of a widow who simply refused to give up. Luke tells us that Jesus shared this parable “to illustrate their need for constant prayer and to show them that they must keep praying until theContinue reading “When Prayer Refuses to Quit”
When Prayer Refuses to Quit
In the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8), Jesus emphasizes the importance of persistent prayer, illustrating that, unlike a corrupt judge, God responds to our ongoing pleas with love and eagerness. The story highlights God’s care for the vulnerable and encourages believers to maintain faith in their prayers, trusting in His perfect timing.
When Prayer Refuses to Quit
The parable of the persistent widow, as told by Jesus in Luke 18:1–8, highlights the importance of constant prayer and faith. Despite facing an indifferent judge, the widow’s perseverance paid off, illustrating that God, unlike the unjust judge, responds eagerly to our prayers. True prayer cultivates a deeper relationship with God and aligns us with His will.