Our Daily Bread Devotional for Today 16th August 2023 Titled The Power of Persistence
The topic for today’s Our Daily Bread Devotional is titled The Power of Persistence for today Wednesday 16th August 2023 for spiritual building. Share with a friend.
PREVIOUSLY ON OUR DAILY BREAD DEVOTIONAL
Bible in a Year: Psalms 94–96, Romans 15:14–33
They should always pray and not give up. – Luke 18:1
Today’s Scripture: Luke 18:1–8
INSIGHT |
In 1917, a young seamstress was thrilled to get admitted to one of New York City’s most renowned fashion design schools. But when Ann Lowe Cone arrived from Florida to register for classes, the school director told her she wasn’t welcome. “To be blunt, Mrs. Cone, we didn’t know that you were a Negro,” he said. Refusing to leave, she whispered a prayer: Please let me stay here. Seeing her persistence, the director let Ann stay, but segregated her from the whites-only classroom leaving the back door open “for [her] to hear.”
Undeniably talented, Ann still graduated six months early and attracted high-society clients including former First Lady of the United States Jacqueline Kennedy, whose world-famous wedding gown she designed. She made the gown twice, seeking God’s help after a pipe burst above her sewing studio, ruining the first dress.
Persistence like that is powerful, especially in prayer. In Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow, a widow pleads repeatedly for justice from a corrupt judge. At first, he refused her, but “because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice” (Luke 18:5).
With far more love, “will not God bring about justice for His chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night?” (v. 7). He will, said Jesus (v. 8). As He inspires us, let’s seek to persistently pray and never give up. In His time and perfect way, God will answer. By: Patricia Raybon
Reflect & Pray
What helps you to be persistent in prayer? What request will you keep pleading
Dear Jesus, I thank You for answering my persistent prayers.
for more:
- Prayer Points for Tuesday 15 August 2023 – Praying for Children
- Joyce Meyer Devotional for Today 15 August 2023 | Discipline is Not Your Enemy
- Kenneth Copeland Devotional Today 15 August 2023 Titled Evidence of a Miracle
- Our Daily Bread Devotional Today 15 August 2023 | Jesus Our Brother
- Bishop TD Jakes Sunday Service 13 August 2023 At The Potter’s House
