"Magpangamuyo Permi Kag Indi Magdula Sing Paglaom"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Lucas 18:1-8)

Ginsugiran pa gid ni Jesus ang iya mga sumulunod sang isa ka paanggid agod tudluan sila sa pagpangamuyo permi kag indi magdula sing paglaom.

Nagsiling siya, "May isa ka huwis sa isa ka siyudad nga wala nagakahadlok sa Dios kag bali wala lang sa iya ang iya isigkatawo.

Kag didto man sa sina nga siyudad may isa ka balo nga babayi nga permi nagabalik-balik sa huwis sa pagpabulig sa iya sang iya kaso.

Sang premiro indi magbulig ang huwis. Pero sang ulihi tungod nga sige ang pagbalik-balik sang balo kag ginatublag siya permi, naghunahuna siya nga bisan wala siya nagakahadlok sa Dios kag bali wala lang sa iya ang iya isigkatawo, magabulig na lang siya agod indi na siya matak-an sa pagbalik-balik sang balo."

Dayon nagsiling si Ginoong Jesus sa ila, "Ti nakita ninyo ang ginhimo sang huwis nga indi gani matarong?

Ang Dios pa ayhan! Indi gid mahimo nga indi siya magbulig sa kaso sang mga pinili niya nga nagapanawag sa iya sa adlaw kag gab-i. Sigurado gid nga indi niya sila pagpabay-an.

Ang matuod, buligan niya sila gilayon. Pero kon magbalik na ako nga Anak sang Tawo diri sa kalibutan, may makita ayhan ako nga mga tawo nga nagatuo?" 

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Meditation: 

What can a shameless and unjust judge pitted against a crusty and pestering woman teach us about justice and vindication in the kingdom of God?  Jesus tells a story that is all too true — a defenseless widow is taken advantaged of and refused her rights. Through sheer persistence she wears down an unscrupulous judge until he gives her justice. Persistence pays off, and that's especially true for those who trust in God. Jesus illustrates how God as our Judge is much quicker to bring us his justice, blessing, and help when we need it. But we can easily lose heart and forget to ask our Heavenly Father for his grace and help.  Jesus told this parable to give fresh hope and confidence to his disciples. In this present life we can expect trials and adversity, but we are not without hope in God. The Last Judgment will reveal that God's justice triumphs over all the injustices perpetrated by his creatures and that God's love is stronger than death (Song of Songs 8:6). The just can look forward with hope to that day when they will receive their reward. 

Jesus ends his parable with a probing question for us. Will you and I have faith — the faith that perseveres to the end — of time when Jesus returns in glory to judge the living and the dead?  Faith is an entirely free gift that God makes to us.  If we want to live, grow, and persevere in the faith until the end, then we must nourish it with the word of God and ask the Lord to increase it (Luke 17:5). When trials and setbacks disappoint you, where do you place your hope? Do you pray with expectant faith and confidence in God's merciful care and providence for you? 

"Lord, give me faith to believe your promises and give me perseverance and hope to withstand trials and adversities. Help me to trust in your unfailing love and to find joy and contentment in you alone."