Week # 9 based upon Luke 18:1 from a parable shared by Jesus and how the disciples should never give up. We have all read of historical accounts or perhaps watched a film of some general of the past who made a statement, "we shall never give up". General Douglas MacArthur said, "We shall return". In other words, this isn't over.  But our Savior was saying to His followers, to avoid the inclination to "give up", you should pray.

I recall a scholar Ruben Welch, who served Point Loma Nazarene University, who shared a message of hope to students and congregation alike. "When nothing is happening, something is happening." Though there is no outward sign of anything happening, be sure that God is at work.

Our Lord is working for good in the lives of His followers, whether we can see the work of God happening or not. Romans 8:28 assures us of His promise. We are called to exercise our faith and trust, especially when things look bleak or even hopeless. Who would have ever imagined the walls of Jericho falling, from merely marching around the walls and blowing a trumpet. But, they did!

Do you have any walls before you? Don't give up, continue to march in prayer.