Readings
I - Wis. 18: 14-16, 19: 6-9
II - Lk. 18: 1-8
KEEP FAITH AGLOW
The unjust judge mentioned in the parable of Jesus, “neither feared God nor had respect for people” (Lk. 18:2). He therefore would have cared very least for any justice. From such a person the widow obtains justice, not because she found favour or mercy in the eyes of the Judge. But because of the persistent plea with the judge wrought for her justice from the unjust judge.
Following the parable Jesus says, “And will not God grant justice to His chosen ones who cry to Him day and night? Will He delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them” (Lk. 18:7). But what is missing among the people is - ‘the faith’ that God would act on their behalf. A firm faith that God would accomplish for them. The quality of our prayer vests in the quality of our faith. Faith and perseverance are intertwined. Our untiring plea with God in faith and perseverance can obtain God's favour for us. Let us with all our mind and heart ask God to fill us with the gift of faith as we repeat this prayer as often as possible: “Lord Jesus, fill me with the gift of faith”
