"Will not God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to Him day and night?" Luke 18:7
Dear readers, can any task be
accomplished without persistence? No, it cannot. That’s why you must not only
bring your desires and requests before God in prayer, but also believe with
deep conviction that your prayers will be answered. Have unwavering faith and
perseverance—then your petitions will surely be fulfilled.
Consider this: how difficult
it would be for a lion to become an ant! How impossible! And yet, if such a
transformation were to truly happen, it would be nothing short of a miracle. In
the same way, how great and impossible it seems for God to become man! Yet, to
be with us, to accomplish all things concerning us, to be seen among us, to
speak with us—He made that impossible thing possible. He became man. Just as we
give names to one another, He too took a name that anyone could call upon—Jesus.
For our sake, He taught, suffered, gave His life, conquered evil, defeated
death, and ascended to heaven. If this God-man has done such a great and mighty
work, what is it that He will not do for us? What request will He ignore? What
desire will He leave unfulfilled?
There is only one unique event
in all of history where God became man for the sake of mankind—keep this
truth deep in your heart and ask boldly, with joy, for whatever you desire.
Since He became a man, He is willing to hear our requests. And because He is
God, He has the power to fulfill them. If someone is willing but lacks the
power, they cannot fulfill your request. If someone has the power but lacks the
willingness, they will not fulfill your request. But the Lord Jesus Christ has
both the desire and the power—therefore, He will surely fulfill all your
requests. So, dear readers—no matter what your background, religion, or how
great a sinner you may be; no matter how sick, how poor, or how ignorant you
are; no matter how entangled in problems—you can trust in the Lord Christ,
worship Him daily, and pour out your petitions before Him. Even if you feel
like you don’t yet have full faith—just pray and see! Once you begin to
trust Christ, if you turn again to any other god or source for help, your
desires will not be fulfilled.
And what should your desires
be? Forgiveness of sins, healing from sickness, deliverance from troubles and
difficulties; faith, joy, courage, peace of mind, wisdom, truthful living,
freedom from sin, the ability to serve God and teach others about Him,
salvation, and even a peaceful death. Besides these, you can also ask Him daily
for whatever you need, and He will provide it. He hears all prayers, from
everyone, of every kind. You must understand that this brings Him joy.
He may not fulfill your requests immediately—He might delay. But do not let
that lead you into worry, discouragement, fear, doubt, weariness, or despair.
Don’t start thinking, “Maybe God doesn't want to grant my request.” All such
thoughts are like evil spirits. Don’t let those “demons” enter your heart. Just
as you would never let snakes or scorpions into your home, don’t let these
harmful thoughts into your mind. And if they do come, resist and drive them
out immediately. The more you practice casting them out, the stronger your
perseverance will become The first kind of perseverance is the one that
comes through prayer—the strength to receive good things. The second
kind is the perseverance needed to let go of unnecessary things. You
must possess both.
If you pray and still do not
receive what you asked for, there is a way to strengthen your perseverance: set
aside an entire day for fasting prayer in a quiet place. Then, you will
gain spiritual perseverance. Some may ask, “I don’t find time, place, or
opportunity to pray. What can I do?” But think—there’s always time to drink
water, to eat food, to sit and rest, to sleep. What answer can we give to
those who say they have no time to pray?
Whatever is hindering your
prayer life, whether it’s laziness or distractions, remove it—it is a
burden to your spiritual life. Bring all your burdens before Christ the Lord in
prayer, and your inner heaviness will disappear. Simply believing that He
hears your prayer will become your joy—and this joy will lead to results.
Listen to a parable spoken by the Lord Jesus: There was a widow whose
husband had died. She kept going persistently to a judge and pleading, “Please
give me justice for my trouble.” Though the judge ignored her many times,
she did not give up. She kept returning and kept pleading, until finally
the judge responded and resolved her case.
Dear readers! Did you hear
that? Did you see the great perseverance that woman had? If you too
have that kind of perseverance, Christ the Lord will surely resolve your
troubles.
He Himself said, “Pray!” So if you pray, why would He not
listen? Don’t believe it if anyone says, “He will not hear you”—not even
your own conscience! Believe what He has said. Then you will be truly
blessed. It was to encourage us to pray with determination that Jesus
shared this parable. May God be with you always and bless you continually!
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