Tuesday, April 16, 2019

God's listening. Are you?


Jesus says something very profound today in the One Year Bible reading from Luke 18:1-17. He gives us a little story about an unjust judge (should be an oxymoron, right?) who fears neither God nor man (in fact, he humorously stops midway through his decision and says "Even though I fear neither God nor man...") but because of the persistence of this man who keeps asking for something and never gives up, relents and gives him what he asks for. Jesus then reassures us that God cares about us much more than this selfish judge, and so of COURSE He will answer our prayers and give us what we need, especially if we persist in asking.

But then. Jesus turns the table on us. In one breath He tells us that God hears us and will answer our prayers. But then, He breathtakingly asks, "But when the Son of Man returns, how many will He find with faith on the earth?"

In other words - God is listening to you and will answer your prayers. Are you listening to Him?

God, thanks for listening. Please teach us to listen.

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