Daily Bread

1. The widow and the judge (1-5)

Jesus told a parable to teach his disciples to pray and not give up. Prayer is the sign of our dependence on God. Prayer is our secret weapon. Prayer is the measure of our faith. The widow in the parable wanted justice. She didn't give up, but came again and again to ask the judge for justice against her adversary. The judge did not fear God or care what people thought, but he couldn't endure the widow's persistent asking, so he granted her request. Like this woman, we should pray and not give up. We should ask, seek and knock until the door is opened. (Lk 11:9)

2. God and his chosen ones (6-8)

God is our true Judge; he loves justice and what is more, he loves his chosen ones. When we cry to him in prayer and keep on praying, he will surely answer. Why, then, don't God's people pray? Jesus says that it is a matter of faith. If we have faith, we will pray. When Jesus comes again, he will look for men and women of faith.