Jesus Christ, in Luke 18:1-8, shares the Parable of the Persistent Widow to encourage us to pray and not lose heart. He teaches that we must continue to pray and not become dejected if our prayers seem unanswered immediately. We are to understand that God may be testing us, teaching patience, or working out a purpose beyond our sight, always on His timetable, ensuring what is best for us. Our role is to persevere in faith, trusting Him in all we ask. Jesus contrasts God's loving faithfulness with the unjust judge's indifference, showing that if even a callous judge eventually responds to persistent pleas, how much more will God, who loves His chosen people, answer our cries under trial or in need. He assures us that God will avenge His elect, bearing long with their oppressors but acting suddenly to deliver His people when the time is right. Yet, Jesus questions whether, at His return, He will find true faith on earth, urging us to maintain a living faith that trusts Him completely and endures despite worldly pressures.