The Parables of Jesus :: 8/24/25 :: Billy Waters

Welcome to Wellspring Church!

How do we live faithfully when the world pushes back? In this message, Pastor Billy Waters continues our Parables of Jesus series with the story of the persistent widow from Luke 18:1–8.

This parable calls us to persevere when we experience resistance—whether social, spiritual, or personal—not by striving harder, but by crying out to our Father in prayer. Pastor Billy reminds us that God is not like the unjust judge; He is just, loving, merciful, and near. The question is not whether God is faithful—but whether we will remain faithful.

📖 Key Themes in This Message:

🔹 God’s justice vs. the world’s resistance

🔹 Prayer as our faithful response when there’s “nothing else we can do”

🔹 The three marks of extraordinary prayer: intimacy, persistence, and intensity

🔹 How our view of God shapes the way we pray

When we feel weary or mocked, when we’re tempted to give up, Jesus invites us to press in—because prayer isn’t a last resort. It’s the power source of the Church.

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💬 Have you experienced God’s faithfulness in a season of resistance?