It is interesting that Luke gives us the point of the parable before giving us the parable. Usually a parable starts via some discussion or question posed by another. In this case, Luke just hits us with it from the beginning, i.e., "this is a teaching about always praying."
I can't help but get to the end of this parable and wonder why some of my prayers seem to have gone unanswered. I was persistent. I was sincere. Yet, the answer didn't come.
It leads me to put James 4 beside this teaching. What is the goal of my prayers? What motivates me? Am I living for something bigger than myself that even deserves prayer? The woman in the parable was seeking justice. What do I seek?
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