First of all, excuse the absence of a new post last week. I must have hit the wrong button when I completed it. This week, then, you’ll find two new entries.
In our reading from Luke for this Sunday, 18:1-8, Jesus tells the parable of a widow who is very persistent in her quest for justice. Day after day, she comes before the judge. Day after day, he refuses even to listen. After a while, however, she wears down the judge. To get rid of her, he grants her what she is demanding.
Jesus says that this parable tells us about our need to always pray and to not lose heart. God isn’t like this self-serving judge. Instead, the Creator is Someone who listens, Someone who cares, Someone who loves. Even is the answer seems a long way off, God will ultimately respond, sooner than later.
In the midst of this expectant waiting, we are to keep the faith, to keep trusting in God’s promises, sharing the GoodNews. God is faithful, and will prove just. Waiting for Jesus is abut continuing to be active, to keep God’s vision of justice alive.
Let us keep going and share the heart of the Gospel.
