Encouragement for Today

FILED UNDER

POSTED ON

July 12, 2022

And the Lord said, “Hear what the unrighteous judge says. And will not God give justice to his elect, who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long over them? I tell you, he will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?”

Luke 18: 6-8 ESV

When you’re ignored, how do you respond? Do you try once or twice and give up? Or do you persist and keep trying until you’re heard? Does it depend on what you’re trying to communicate? What about your prayers to God? Do you feel ignored?

God hears our cries.

Today, I want to encourage you to be persistent! God is aware of your cries and He will act when the time is right. The key is to stay persistent like the widow in Luke 18. Keep going back until you get a response. Allow your heart to stay in expectation and remain faithful for God’s reply. He still speaks.

Share this post

Popular Posts

christmas tree with white and gold ornaments

Advent Reflections – Even in the Waiting – Day 5

The passage illustrates the importance of being a beacon of light in dim, dark places, as guided by Luke 11:33-36. One must not let comfort lead to dulled awareness, but instead consciously illuminate one’s environment. It urges self-reflection on how one’s personal light can lead others towards embracing Jesus.

Read More
gold white christmas tree ornaments, a christmas card, and pen

Advent Reflections – Even in the Waiting – Day 4

The Lord’s Prayer 11 Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 2 And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our daily bread, 4 and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone

Read More
wrapping christmas gifts

Advent Reflections – Even in the Waiting – Day 3

The Beatitudes 20 And He raised His eyes toward His disciples and began saying, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21 Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are you when the people hate you, and when they exclude you, and insult you, and scorn your

Read More
Hanging a green and white christmas wreath

Advent Reflections – Even in the Waiting – Day 2

I have been lost a time or two. Usually, because I got distracted and wandered off the intended path. Whatever sparked my interest was enough to cause me to lose sight of my intended destination. In this passage, we find Jesus as a child, so focused on His Father’s business that he wanders off from his parents. In my own life, I’ve found that I’m not prone to wander towards my father’s business….but away from it.

Read More

Discover more from The Restored Orchard

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue Reading

%d