8 I tell you, He will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth? ~ Luke 18:8
As humans, we are hardwired to have faith. To believe in something. We have to have faith or believe that what we are told or taught is true. Every human has some measure of generic faith. That’s why from the very beginning, civilizations had gods. They had a belief system.
That’s why children absorb everything they’re told, taught, and see. We are programmed to have faith and believe in something. Distrust, doubt are learned traits. So, that begs the question, how then can Jesus ask if He will find faith on the earth when He returns? Jesus isn’t looking for generic faith. He is looking for the faith of His elect. Active faith in Him. Faith that changed you and the atmosphere around you. So, then shouldn’t it be easy for Him to find that faith, since we’re hardwired for faith?
Not when it’s active faith in Him. See, our faith is often attacked. It’s the only key to eternal life so the enemy does everything in his power to snuff it out. Whether through oppression, tribulation, or persecution. Whether through deception, twisting, and misconceptions. It doesn’t matter. Any means necessary, the enemy will try to destroy your active faith.
The faith Jesus is looking for. The faith that influences, guides, and determines your actions. Jesus is looking for those who will carry their cross and follow Him.
Peace. Love. Go Forth and Be Found In Faith.