Luke 18 -- Answering Prayer

In verses 6-8 it can almost sound like God holds back in answering prayers selfishly, until He gets tired of us bothering Him.  But my commentary said that Jesus is pointing out contrasts.  “God is not like this judge, for God is a loving Father, who is attentive to our every cry, generous in His gifts, concerned about our needs, and ready to answer when we call.”

Yet there can be delays in God’s answering.  It said, “God’s delays are not delays of inactivity but of preparation.  God is always answering prayer, otherwise Romans 8:28 could not be in the Bible.  God works in all things at all times, causing all things to work together to accomplish His purposes.”

I’ve been amazed by the power of prayer and God’s willingness to answer when we pray in His will.  Yesterday I did a lot of continuous praying and it will probably be happening a lot today as well.  Father, You know what’s happening.  You know the Pharisee and the publican in this chapter.  Help me to represent You well, to have compassion, and yet to also call for accountability.  Like I read yesterday, I need “a mulberry tree uprooted”, Father.  Increase my faith!