“Don’t Give Up…Don’t Ever Give Up!”


BIBLE READING: Luke 18
DISCUSSION                          
                It doesn’t matter how many times I listen to Coach Jim Valvano’s speech at the ESPYS, I still get emotional.  His message was not just for those that are struggling with cancer or some other debilitating medical condition, it was for anyone that is living a life that is against incredible odds.  It probably doesn’t surprise you, but that message of persistence was given centuries before Coach Valvano.   In Luke 18, Jesus tells us the parable of the persistent widow.  This widow had been wronged in some situation.  She had solicited help from a judge, pleading with him to do the right thing and grant her justice.   Repeatedly the judge refused, until one day, to keep her from bothering him, he grants her wish.  The lesson for us, Jesus says, is don’t ever give up asking for the things that you feel you need from the Father.  The more you ask, the more likely He is to answer that prayer.  That isn’t to say that we need to ask for a new boat, new car or anything else that is of a physical nature.  We do however need to ask for those things that we need like patience, stronger faith, and peace.  May we never give up asking the Father for these things.  The more we ask, the more likely He is to answer.


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