The Brideplease read first Joh 15,16
1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not get weary.
2 He said: In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. 3 And there was a widow in that town who kept coming to him with the plea, 'Grant me justice against my adversary.' 4 For some time he refused. But finally he said to himself, 'Even though I don't fear God or care about men, 5 yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won't eventually wear me out with her coming!' 6And the Lord said, Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7 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? 8 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? Luke 18,1-8 (NIV) (emphasis by Deborah) Keyquestions about Luke 18,1-8 ... Is it a parallel allegory or one of opposites? ...What image of God corresponds to my thinking? ...What image do I have of myself: the widow or the chosen bride? ...When am I done with praying? When will it be enough? ...Spam ? (getting stuck and praying the same over and over) or "Return, faithless people," declares the LORD, "for I am your husband. " Jer 3,14 (emphasis on husband , hebrew = ba'al ) (NIV)  Praying Bride, Acrylic, rights by Deborah, 2008 |
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