May 18 -- "Will He Find Faith?"

Today’s Reading: Luke 18:1-17

In Luke 18:8, Jesus poses a deeply stirring question: When I return, will I find faith on the earth? This question is more than a passing remark—it challenges us to reflect on the endurance of our own faith. The return of Christ is certain, but will we remain steadfast, clinging to God's promises even in the midst of trials and distractions?

At first glance, Jesus’ question might seem disconnected from the parable He had just told. But it is, in fact, a continuation of the lesson He was teaching through the story of the persistent widow. This woman, overlooked and ignored, refused to stop seeking justice. She pressed on, undeterred by silence, unwavering in her pursuit—an example of the kind of faith Jesus desires to see in His followers.

The widow’s tenacity teaches us that faith is more than belief—it is perseverance. In the parable, she pleads for justice from an unyielding judge who seems indifferent to her plight. Though he appears unmoved at first, her relentless persistence eventually secures a response. She was not discouraged by delay. She did not allow rejection to silence her. She was unwavering, determined, unshaken. This is the kind of faith we are called to—a faith that clings to God’s promises despite delays, setbacks, and delayed answers to our prayers.

That kind of faith is not just produced by human effort; it is divinely empowered. The Holy Spirit enables us to believe, even when circumstances tempt us to doubt. He strengthens us to stand firm in trials and trust God’s promises. Faith that lasts is not just about determination—it is fueled by the Holy Spirit. He is the source, the sustainer, the strength behind our perseverance. The key? Yielding to Him daily, listening to His voice, allowing Him to shape our faith into something unshakable.

Scripture tells us that when Christ returns, He will, in fact, find both faithlessness and faith. There will be many who fall away, yet there will remain a remnant—a people empowered by the Holy Spirit who refused to surrender their trust in God despite the tribulations of the Last Days. Christ is looking for this enduring faith—the faith that holds fast, that perseveres through hardship, that remains steadfast in a world pulling toward unbelief. Will He find that faith in you? This is the call—to believe, to endure, to hold on, knowing that He is coming again.

Today, may your trust in Him be as unshakable as the widow’s persistence. And when He returns, may He find in you a deep abiding faith that clings to Him and His promises.