Persistency! Often this is something we lack, which Jesus knew as well. Therefore He left us with this parable to encourage us to be persistent and to not give up. In Luke chapter 18:1-8 He tells the parable of the "Persistent Widow". His point was that if even a corrupt judge could eventually be persuaded by the persistence of a widow, someone without standing or influence in their day, how much more likely would the Lord be to respond to the persistent prayers of His followers?
1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us to pray without ceasing. What does that mean? It means that our prayer life should come as naturally to us as breathing does. We must persist and continue to seek Him in all things we do.
“Ask and it will be given to you;” He said, “Seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!" (Matt; 7:7-11)
God will provide for our every NEED we just must continue to go to Him and ask. So do not lose heart, keep pursuing, in His perfect timing God is going to show up and off more than you could ever imagine!
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