by Henry T. Blackaby
In Luke 18:1-8 Jesus reminds us "that
men always ought to pray and not lose
heart" and to illustrate this, He spoke a parable about a
persistent, helpless widow who sought justice from her
adversary. But the judge to whom she took her complaint
"did not fear God nor regard man." He simply didn't care
and sent her on her way. But after her "continual coming"
the judge granted her the justice she sought. How much
more, then, will God, who loves us with an everlasting love,
"avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him?"
There should never be a time when a believer should not
have his attention directed to God. God is faithful. God is
always present and always active in the midst of every situation.
Our fellowship with Him should be uninterrupted
and unbroken. In every circumstance God has something
to say. This is why Jesus desires that our prayer life be a
continual 24/7 way of life.