What the Bible says about Prayer, Patience in
(From Forerunner Commentary)

Luke 11:5-7 The sleeping friend, awakened by his persistent friend, was irritated to be bothered so late at night. He flat out refused to give him any bread for his visiting friend, lest his sleeping wife and children be disturbed. He probably reasoned it would be better for one person to fast until morning than for his whole family to be disturbed at midnight. However, the persistent friend continued knocking, threatening to wake not only the whole family, but the whole neighborhood as well! So he got out of bed and gave his friend some bread—but not out of friendship. He gave in to persistence. A friend is a fine source of aid (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12), but God the Father and Jesus Christ are our spiritual friends—our greatest friends. They give grace, mercy, and truth abundantly (Psalm 121:1-8; 86:15; Ephesians 3:20; I Timothy 1:14-16). Martin G. Collins Parable of the Persistent Friend Related Topics: Parable of the Persistent Friend | Perseverance | Persistence | Persistent Prayer | Prayer | Prayer, Patience in | Prayer, Persistence in | Praying Always | Praying at All Times | Praying Every Moment | Praying without Ceasing

Luke 18:1-8 The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8) teaches the necessity of patient, persistent, and persevering prayer, much like the Parable of the Persistent Friend (Luke 11:5-13). A mention of prayer precedes both parables. Though delivered in different situations, they both show the absolute, immeasurable contrast between God and men, and provide evidence that God yields to the saints' pleading and urging. Both parables depict a person granting a request because of his selfish motives. The Persistent Friend's persevering prayer is for necessities, while the Persistent Widow's is for protection. Both parables conclude that God will not fail us as friends and acquaintances often do. The Parable of the Persistent Widow is especially linked with the final crisis of the last days and the painful circumstances the faithful remnant will face. Prayer will be a major resource for them. Since vengeance is God's alone, they know He will judge their oppressors, but as they wait for deliverance, persevering prayer will be their refreshment and supply of patience. The parable is preceded by Jesus' exhortation on the Christian duty to pray, dedication in prayer, and resisting the temptation to discontinue prayer. It concludes by indicating that prayer is a matter of faith. Martin G. Collins Parable of the Persistent Widow Related Topics: Faith | Parable of the Persistent Friend | Parable of the Persistent Widow | Perseverance | Persistence | Persistent Prayer | Prayer | Prayer as Life or Death Matter | Prayer, Dedication in | Prayer, Effectiveness in | Prayer, Faith in | Prayer, Growing Weary in | Prayer, Losing Heart in | Prayer, Patience in | Prayer, Persistence in | Praying Always | Praying at All Times | Praying Every Moment | Praying in all Times | Praying without Ceasing

 

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