“…when the Son of Man comes, will He find
faith on earth?”
Today’s readings teach us the importance of persistent
prayer and faithful trust. Moses trusted in God’s help on the day of battle,
yet he knew he had a part to play as well. He kept his arms raised in constant
prayer. Even when he became tired, Moses did not give up but continued with the
help of his faithful friends. God heard their prayers and came to their aid
with great power, in accordance with their efforts and their faith in Him.
The parable of the unjust judge and the persistent widow also points to the need for our constant efforts and perseverance in prayer. The widow’s persistence wore down even the unjust judge; if we believe that our appeals are heard by the Merciful God, we should pray even more tirelessly than this widow did, trusting the Just Judge, to hear and answer our prayers. Like a good parent, God may not give us exactly what we ask for, but He will always care for us, often surprising us with much more than we expected.
Jesus’s parable, like all Scripture, is meant to teach us
something. As Jesus tells us again and again, God can act without our efforts,
but He allows us to decide, invite, ask, seek, and trust in Him. Our actions,
our prayers, and our faith make all the difference.
Trust in God’s plan for your ultimate good. Pray without
ceasing, entrusting all the desires of your heart to the Merciful Lord with
great faith and without hesitation.
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