The story of the persistent widow is shared by Jesus in Luke 18:1-8. The reason Jesus shared this story was to teach his disciples of prayer and never giving up.
There was a judge who didn't fear God or have any care for people. This man must have had quite the hardened heart to not care about people. I guess he had many experiences that led him to this current state.
The widow of the story came to the just and wanted justice to be given to her from the judge against her adversary.
The judge refused the widow's request initially but eventually gave in because he didn't want to be worn out by the widow's continued request. Besides being weary, why did the judge give in?
Jesus then goes on to tell the disciples,"Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?"
God will see that justice is given to those on the earth but Jesus asks if he will find any faith among the people on earth when he returns. How connected is justice and faith?
We all have 'enemies' in this life. Jesus taught us to love our enemies and if we are wronged by these enemies, it is up to God to bring justice and judge their actions.
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