{"id":3812,"date":"2026-06-18T06:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/?p=3812"},"modified":"2026-06-14T12:56:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T17:56:03","slug":"parable-of-the-persistent-widow-luke-18-1-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/parable-of-the-persistent-widow-luke-18-1-8\/","title":{"rendered":"The Parable of the Persistent Widow: Pray and Do Not Lose Heart (Luke 18:1\u20138)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-the-audience-luke-is-writing-to\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Audience Luke Is Writing To<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luke continues writing to <strong>Theophilus and readers seeking to understand faithfulness while waiting for God\u2019s intervention<\/strong>. Therefore, he records this parable immediately after Jesus\u2019 teaching about the coming Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That connection matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus has just spoken about future events, endurance, and remaining ready until His return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, He addresses a practical question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How should believers live while they wait?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus answers with a parable about prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-key-focus-of-the-passage-and-jesus-character\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Focus of the Passage and Jesus\u2019 Character<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus is <strong>persistent prayer, faith, and trust in God\u2019s justice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus reveals Himself as <strong>the one who encourages His followers to continue praying even when circumstances tempt them to quit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike the unjust judge in the story, God is righteous, attentive, and faithful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, believers should never confuse God\u2019s delay with God\u2019s indifference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Luke 18:1-8 NASB<br>Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, saying, &#8220;In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man. There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, &#8216;Give me legal protection from my opponent.&#8217; For a while he was unwilling; but afterward he said to himself, &#8216;Even though I do not fear God nor respect man, yet because this widow bothers me, I will give her legal protection, otherwise by continually coming she will wear me out.'&#8221; And the Lord said, &#8220;Hear what the unrighteous judge said; now, will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them? I tell you that He will bring about justice for them quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-people-in-the-interaction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The People in the Interaction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This interaction includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Jesus<\/strong>, teaching through a parable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>A widow<\/strong>, seeking justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>An unjust judge<\/strong>, who neither fears God nor respects people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><strong>The disciples<\/strong>, receiving instruction about prayer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-happened-in-the-scene\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Happened in the Scene<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luke provides Jesus\u2019 purpose before the parable even begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus tells this story:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTo show that at all times they ought to pray and not lose heart.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately, the main lesson becomes clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue is not merely prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue is perseverance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus then introduces a judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This judge neither fears God nor cares about people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, he possesses neither spiritual accountability nor compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then a widow appears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the ancient world, widows were among the most vulnerable members of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They often lacked financial resources, social influence, and legal protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet this widow refuses to quit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She repeatedly comes before the judge asking for justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again and again she returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again and again she asks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And again and again she persists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Initially, the judge ignores her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, eventually he gives in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not because he becomes righteous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not because he suddenly cares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But because her persistence becomes impossible to ignore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then Jesus makes His point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If even an unjust judge eventually responds, how much more will a righteous God respond to His people?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-deep-theology-of-persistent-prayer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Deep Theology of Persistent Prayer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people misunderstand this parable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some assume Jesus is teaching believers to pressure God until He reluctantly gives them what they want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, that is not the lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus is arguing from lesser to greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judge and God are opposites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judge is unjust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God is perfectly just.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judge is indifferent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God is compassionate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judge responds reluctantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God responds lovingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The widow must fight for attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God\u2019s children already have His attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, the lesson is not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKeep bothering God until He gives in.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lesson is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf persistence works with an unjust judge, how much more should believers trust a loving Father?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus is not on changing God\u2019s mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The focus is on strengthening our faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-delays-challenge-faith\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Delays Challenge Faith<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the greatest struggles in prayer is waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People often pray for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Healing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Restoration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Direction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Deliverance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Justice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet answers do not always arrive immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a result, discouragement can develop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does God care?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is God listening?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Has God forgotten?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus understands those questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, He tells this parable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The delay is not evidence of abandonment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The delay is often part of the process through which faith matures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout Scripture, God frequently works in ways that require trust before understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-final-question\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Final Question<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then Jesus ends with a surprising question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notice what He does not ask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He does not ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Will He find success?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Will He find influence?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or will He find popularity?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He asks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Will He find faith?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ultimate issue is not whether believers receive everything they request immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The issue is whether they continue trusting God while they wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is the heart of persistent prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-mood-and-tone\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mood and Tone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tone moves from <strong>need \u2192 persistence \u2192 delay \u2192 assurance \u2192 challenge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And through every stage, Jesus calls His followers toward enduring faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-jesus-reveals\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Jesus Reveals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus reveals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Prayer should be continual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">God is not indifferent to His people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Faith perseveres through delay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">God\u2019s justice is certain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Waiting does not mean abandonment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Enduring faith matters deeply to God<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-response-of-the-others\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Response of the Others<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-widow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Widow<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She persists despite obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-judge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Judge<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He eventually responds because of her persistence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-disciples\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Disciples<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are encouraged to continue praying without losing heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-jesus\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jesus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He points beyond prayer itself to the deeper issue of faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-lesson-for-us-in-2026\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Lesson for Us in 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-1-prayer-is-not-a-one-time-event\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Prayer Is Not a One-Time Event<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Faithful prayer often continues through seasons of waiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2-god-s-character-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. God\u2019s Character Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Believers pray confidently because of who God is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-3-delays-do-not-mean-god-has-forgotten\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Delays Do Not Mean God Has Forgotten<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His timing often differs from ours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-4-persistence-strengthens-faith\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Persistence Strengthens Faith<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continued prayer keeps our hearts connected to God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-5-the-goal-is-enduring-trust\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. The Goal Is Enduring Trust<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus seeks faith that remains steady regardless of circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-final-reflection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Reflection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Parable of the Persistent Widow<\/strong> is not ultimately about getting answers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is about not losing heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The widow kept returning because she believed justice was possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, believers continue praying because they believe God is faithful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every prayer is answered immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not every situation changes quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And not every burden disappears overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet Jesus calls His followers to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue trusting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue praying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And to continue believing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because the God who hears is infinitely different from the judge in the story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is just.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And He is attentive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And He has not forgotten His people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the question becomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>When answers seem delayed, will we stop praying\u2014or will we continue trusting the God who hears every prayer?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-suggested-reading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Suggested Reading:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-stand-firm wp-block-embed-stand-firm\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"n6r2F5iswF\"><a href=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/blind-bartimaeus-receives-sight-mark-10-46-52\/\">Blind Bartimaeus Receives Sight: Faith That Cries Out and Follows (Mark 10:46\u201352)<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cBlind Bartimaeus Receives Sight: Faith That Cries Out and Follows (Mark 10:46\u201352)\u201d \u2014 Stand Firm\" src=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/blind-bartimaeus-receives-sight-mark-10-46-52\/embed\/#?secret=J26re9BWYK#?secret=n6r2F5iswF\" data-secret=\"n6r2F5iswF\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-stand-firm wp-block-embed-stand-firm\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"MRT5525331\"><a href=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/widow-offering-mark-12-41-44\/\">The Widow\u2019s Offering: When Sacrifice Speaks Louder Than Wealth (Mark 12:41\u201344)<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cThe Widow\u2019s Offering: When Sacrifice Speaks Louder Than Wealth (Mark 12:41\u201344)\u201d \u2014 Stand Firm\" src=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/widow-offering-mark-12-41-44\/embed\/#?secret=pQpLvvGSjr#?secret=MRT5525331\" data-secret=\"MRT5525331\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-stand-firm wp-block-embed-stand-firm\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"yCUDfojy1K\"><a href=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/jesus-raises-widows-son-luke-7-11-17\/\">Jesus Raises the Widow\u2019s Son: Compassion That Conquers Death (Luke 7:11\u201317)<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cJesus Raises the Widow\u2019s Son: Compassion That Conquers Death (Luke 7:11\u201317)\u201d \u2014 Stand Firm\" src=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/jesus-raises-widows-son-luke-7-11-17\/embed\/#?secret=s7BbuU16Tu#?secret=yCUDfojy1K\" data-secret=\"yCUDfojy1K\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-stand-firm wp-block-embed-stand-firm\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"9tJIRm4mO2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/do-you-have-the-patience-to-wait-for-god-to-serve-his-justice\/\">Do You Have The Patience To Wait For God To Serve His Justice?<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cDo You Have The Patience To Wait For God To Serve His Justice?\u201d \u2014 Stand Firm\" src=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/do-you-have-the-patience-to-wait-for-god-to-serve-his-justice\/embed\/#?secret=DcTYJaF5bf#?secret=9tJIRm4mO2\" data-secret=\"9tJIRm4mO2\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-stand-firm wp-block-embed-stand-firm\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"FAh6dALcSw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/standingfirminfaith.com\/blog\/are-you-giving-all-that-youve-got-or-are-you-holding-back\/\">Are You Giving All That You&#8217;ve Got? 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