Hope amidst Injustice

David preached on the parable of the widow and unjust judge (Luke 18:1-8) this past Sunday, a parable which both acknowledges the stubborn injustice we see daily and encourages us to put our hope in God’s justice. Here is David’s explanation for why the widow continued praying even when injustice seemed so strong.

Praying in hope was the only thing that she could do. When surrounded by unjust enemies and rulers, she might sit and cry alone in darkness, cursing the world and complaining to God. But she didn’t do so. She didn’t put out the flame of hope. She rose up and went to the judge. And she pleaded. She continued to do that. At last, she made him move. She made him do justice for her. It was not the judge’s power that did justice. It was her persistent prayer. Her prayer was much powerful than the judge’s power. By the prayer, she won what she wanted. It was because her prayer prevailed. Her prayer prevailed over the judge, over the enemy, and all the injustices.