Persistent Prayer Provides Grace for Weary Hearts

The critics challenged Jesus asking when the kingdom of God would come because they didn't see any celestial signs they expected. Jesus corrected them by stating the kingdom of God is in their midst, meaning himself. Jesus explained the earthly kingdom the prophets talked about would happed when Jesus returned a second time and when he returns it will be a time of terrible judgment. He wanted the disciples to be encouraged so he told them to pray persistently and God would give them grace when their hearts grow weary in difficult days. Luke 17:20-18:8