Persevering Trust

The Lord likes perseverance.  Jesus told a story (Luke 11:5-13) about someone coming to his friend late at night to ask for bread.  He said that the man in bed might not get up because of friendship, but would give the bread because of the pestering.  Jesus wants us to believe the truth that He'll give to us because of friendship.  But He loves to wait until the last minute to meet the need, because that gives us the greatest opportunity for faith, and faith results in eternal rewards (1 Peter 1:6-7).  We need to be confident that the one who hopes in Him will not be disappointed.  Like when I was a little child and I was very sure that Daddy would always bring home all the groceries we needed, and even some treats!  I am praying for all of us that we'd have that childlike trust in the Lord for the long haul.