Sunday, February 3, 2008

Knock, knock, knockin' on Heaven's door

I find the mysteries of the parables in the bible compelling. I want to know more. And I find that as I keep looking for answers to the mysteries, they are revealed every time I read them. He does promise to answer our prayers, but maybe we give up too soon sometimes.

"There was a certain city with a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. There was a widow in this city, and she came to him, saying 'Get justice for me from my adversary'. And he would not, for a while. But afterward he said to himself, 'Though I do not fear God, nor regard man, yet because this widow troubles me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.' Hear what the unjust judge said. Now 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?" The words of Jesus

I want to be found faithful. There are many reasons, the least of which is what He has waiting for me. To be found faithful, is a crown all by itself. To be invited to supper that He has prepared for us, is a gift I don't ever want to walk away from because I am too busy in this life with 'things' that the world has set in front of me. He has more for me than that. And for you. Find them in the mysteries of the parables.