WHY NOT?. WHY NOT? The widow did not give up The widow did not give up. She was not going to let the judge tell her “Why Not”.

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WHY NOT?

The widow did not give up The widow did not give up. She was not going to let the judge tell her “Why Not”.

We come to God in prayer a lot of times like we are entering the middle of the movie. We don’t know how the story began, nor do we get to see how the whole picture was put together, but are only there for the present time. William Barclay

God will give us what we NEED, not what we want.

Lessons from the Widow

Lessons from the Widow 1) Persistence of any pursuit has to end with a result:

Lessons from the Widow 1) Persistence of any pursuit has to end with a result: a) a desired outcome b) not a desired outcome

Lessons from the Widow 1) Persistence of any pursuit has to end with a result: a) a desired outcome b) not a desired outcome 2) God determines the outcome.

Lessons from the Widow 1) Persistence of any pursuit has to end with a result: a) a desired outcome b) not a desired outcome 2) God determines the outcome. 3) God is merciful and just and can be trusted.

Lessons from the Widow 1) Persistence of any pursuit has to end with a result: a) a desired outcome b) not a desired outcome 2) God determines the outcome. 3) God is merciful and just and can be trusted.

Points of Application

Points of Application 1) Our eyes are always to be on the “Just Judge.

Points of Application 1) Our eyes are always to be on the “Just Judge. 2) God wants you to not give up, but to have faith in him.

Points of Application 1) Our eyes are always to be on the “Just Judge. 2) God wants you to not give up, but to have faith in him. 3) Your faithfulness to God is a testimony to others of your faith in Him.

Points of Application 1) Our eyes are always to be on the “Just Judge. 2) God wants you to not give up, but to have faith in him. 3) Your faithfulness to God is a testimony to others of your faith in Him.