“Then the Lord said, ‘Hear what the unjust judge said. And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?’” Luke 18:6-8. (NKJV).
“What’re you mumbling about, Timmy?”
“Old Mrs Jones yelled at me. She--”
“Hold it. Don’t like your tone of voice. Did you cut through her yard?” Timmy opened his mouth but Grandfather held up his hand. “She hopes to win a prize with her dahlias.” He patted the step by him. “Have a seat.”
“Widows are special to our Lord. One little widow needed help from an enemy so she went to an unjust judge. He didn’t fear God or man.”“Why didn’t she go to a good judge?” Grandfather lifted his left eyebrow.
“Anyway, when his secretary announced the little widow lady, he ignored her. She wanted the judge to get her justice. The judge didn’t want to get involved. ‘She'll get tired of waiting and leave,’ he said.
“But she sat down, took out her knitting, and got to work. Even had a snack with her. Every time the secretary looked her way, she smiled.”
Timmy tilted his head. “Grandfather, is that in the Bible?”
“I’m using a story based on the Bible to let you know how important the little widow is.” Grandfather furrowed his eyebrows. “Imagine with me, will you? Thank you.
“After hours of her waiting, the judge said, ‘This little widow is driving me crazy. If I don’t help her, she’s never going to leave.'”
“Little widow ladies must be important for Jesus to tell that story.”
Grandfather nodded.
“Even if they aren’t nice all the time?”
“Has nothing to do with it.”
“Hmm. I’d better ask Mrs. Jones if I can help in her garden.”
Grandfather smiled. “She'll appreciate your help, son.”
“You think so?”
“Without a doubt.” He smiled. “Son?”
“Yessir.”
“I'm proud of you.” He hugged his grandson.
Kingdom Thinking. When I go through disappointment or loss, I feel alone but I choose to remember the Lord Jesus promises to love me and never leave me. He's faithful and true and nothing like the unjust judge. He promises the same to you. Won’t you come?
Kingdom Thinking. When I go through disappointment or loss, I feel alone but I choose to remember the Lord Jesus promises to love me and never leave me. He's faithful and true and nothing like the unjust judge. He promises the same to you. Won’t you come?
You've got me thinking about our "Naomi and Ruth" group at church. So many are widowed and I pray we're always willing to lend a hand when they ask. Sometimes though, they don't ask. We must always practice James 1:27. When we see a need, fill it!
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