Luke tells us plainly what the purpose of this parable is. We are to keep on praying and not give up. Answers to prayer sometimes seem slow in coming, or it can seem that God is not listening at all. It is always worth asking God.
Jesus teaches this lesson by choosing someone whose character is the exact opposite of God's. The judge feared neither God nor people. A widow had a case and was persistent in confronting the judge with the matter. She wasn't looking for special treatment, only justice.
The judge was refusing to do anything, but eventually got fed up and decided that the only way to get some peace and quiet was to give her justice.
So if an unjust judge will eventually do the right thing if we persist, how much more will God grant justice? For God is just and is concerned for people.
See how we are referred to: "His chosen ones". We are chosen by God, we are privileged and need to recognise our position. We also need to see that we need to keep on asking. Note also that it is not just asking, but "crying out" to Him day and night.
What Jesus is concerned about is whether or not He will find faith on earth. We are in a relationship with God, and the essence of any successful relationship is communication. The way to communicate with God is to show faith in Him.
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