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Reflection on the Reading for the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost 2025
A Brief Study of Today’s Readings
Genesis 32:22-31: Jacob wrestles with God through the night, refusing to let go until he receives a blessing. His name is changed to Israel, which means “one who strives with God.” Although he is wounded in the struggle, he prevails and sees God face to face.
Psalm 121: A psalm expressing trust and assurance in God as our constant protector. The LORD watches over us day and night, shielding us from evil and guarding our comings and goings forever.
2 Timothy 3:14-4:5: Paul encourages Timothy to stay committed to Scripture, which prepares believers for all good works. He urges Timothy to share the message persistently, even when people prefer teachers who tell them what they want to hear instead of the truth.
Luke 18:1-8: Jesus teaches the importance of persistent prayer in the parable of the persistent widow. If an unjust judge is willing to grant justice to someone who continually asks, how much more will God provide justice to His chosen ones who cry out to Him day and night?
These readings encourage us to maintain persistent faith and to wrestle with God in prayer. Like Jacob, we are called to hold on to God and not let go until we receive the blessings we seek. Similarly, like the widow, we are advised to pray continually and not give up, trusting that God hears and answers the prayers of His people. God is our constant protector, watching over us at all times.
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