The Parable of the Widow and the Unrighteous Judge

Jesus told parables for a number of different reasons: to reveal truth, to hide truth and to illustrate a point. Sometimes we are informed exactly why Jesus told a particular parable. That is the case with the parable of the widow and the unrighteous judge. Luke writes that Jesus told this parable to show that we should keep praying at all times and not give up. Apparently Jesus was concerned about our willingness to persevere in prayer and not give up when answers don’t come immediately.

The point of the parable is rather straight forward: if an unrighteous judge who doesn’t fear God or respect men eventually gives in to a widow with no clout or resources — just so she will quit coming to him day after day, how much more will a loving Father answer the prayers of His children and bring justice for them swiftly. That doesn’t mean that God will necessarily answer quickly in every situation, but once He chooses to act, He will act swiftly.

Be Faithful to Keep Praying

From our perspective, we worry God won’t answer our prayers. But from Jesus perspective, He has an even bigger concern. Luke 18:8 says, “I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?”

The real question that worried Jesus wasn’t God’s willingness to answer prayer, but His people’s willingness to keep praying. He worries that by the time He returns will there be anyone here who still has the faith to pray? Do you? How’s your faith? How’s your prayer life? Jesus not only commands us to pray, but also to keep praying, even when God seems slow to answer. Hang in there. Don’t give up. God is moving to answer even now. Do you have the faith to keep praying?

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