Pestering God. July 27, 2025

The sin in the city of Sodom angered God. Because violence, pride, and the failure to care for the poor was rampant, God planned to destroy the city (read about it Genesis ch. 20)Although God’s servant Abraham was aware of Sodom’s sin, he pleaded with God on behalf of the innocent people there. Abraham asked, what if there are 50 or 45 or 40 or 30 or 20 or 10 innocent people? Abraham actually kept badgering God!In Abraham’s exchange with God, he prays with boldness and confidence as he advocates for the vulnerable. Abraham persists, not to pressure God, but because he trusts in God’s justice enough to plead for God's mercy.The story of Abraham pleading with God is an example of prayer we can follow. Abraham’s prayer is active, courageous, and a costly act of love. This week, Pastor Mia tells us that it’s okay to pester God.