Read Luke18: 1-8
This is the parable of the unjust judge and the persistent widow. The judge feared not God nor respected man. The widow was persistent in asking for justice. Finally, the judge was worn down and granted her justice.
So, what’s this to do with the coming of our Lord’s birthday celebration?
Many years ago and my children were quite small, my son, Scotty, asked for a tape recorder. Jean and I decided to surprise him with one. This was 46 years ago, and we got him the latest technology recorder. It used cassettes and was battery operated. Wow. The batteries were wrapped in one package, the cassettes in another, and the recorder in another separate package.
On Christmas morning, he opened his first package and lo and behold, it was the battery package. One look at this and his only comment was “How generous.” If he had given up at that time, he wouldn’t have found the big gift and resulted in a happy ending.
So many times we face disappointment and failure. But you can’t give up. Keep praying and hoping, and eventually you’ll be better off than giving up.
Merry Christmas, one and all
Scott Ramsey
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