Today's Passage: Luke 18
I approach this blog today with a lot reflection about the our American culture concerning the desire for success. Much of what was discussed in our Growth Group on Sunday is still stirring in me. Particularly how God's idea of success and our culture's idea are often quite opposite. When I turn to read Luke 18, I see prayers of persistence and faith relating to the culture.
Jesus in his brilliance of storytelling and teaching in parables shows how a persistent widow finally got justice. Often in Jesus' parables there is an a fortiori style. Meaning he is bringing his argument from small to great. So if the unjust and selfish judge brought justice to a widow, how much more will God do on this earth? The answer is infinitely greater!
In returning to my personal reflection of the success mindset in America, I am quite sure that we would consider the widow a failure. Mainly due to the fact that her justice was not received soon after she asked. We connect the immediate to success (i.e. iphone, twitter, laptops, facebook, etc.). We can do anything from anywhere at anytime. In doing so, our mindset becomes, "Well if can't get results immediately then I'll just go on to something else to entertain me." I am as guilty as the next guy. However, I personally want to rediscover the art of persistence, specifically in prayer. I am humbly reminded that I need to bring my requests and burdens to my Father until He lifts them with either a yes, no, or simply not now. I hope others will join me in this rediscovery.
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