Day 25 on the Journey

Wednesday – Luke 18: 1-8

Jesus tells a great tale of a Judge today in response to someone question about how we are to pray.

Can you imagine the hardnosed judge, who has little compassion for anyone? This judge is however, a proficient judge who graduated first in his class from SMU Law. Some would say her problem is that she cares more about the fees, court cost, and fines, than she cares about the law. It not surprising when an old poor widow tries to get the judge to hear her case the judge ignores her motions. In fact the poor woman couldn’t even get past the court clerk. The poor woman badgered the clerk for weeks with no results.

Finally, the woman had worn down the clerk that he was willing to face the consequence of letting her in to see the judge. The judge was at her limits as well. The judge relented because she and her clerk were so annoyed by the woman’s badgering. This clerk was getting very little work done.

So what does this have to do with prayer?

Does the story illustrate the urgency and intensity of prayer?

Questions for Reflection and Comment:

Imagine Jesus surprises you with his request today. Jesus asks you to pray for him as you all journey on to the cross. Jesus asks you to pray for a part of his ministry that is particularly important to you.

What ministry do you pray for?

How does that ministry touch your heart?

Why?