When The Son of Man Comes, Will He Find Faith?

In the Gospel of Luke 18:8, Jesus asks a searching question: “When the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?” These words conclude the parable of the persistent widow, a story told so that disciples “always ought to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1). The widow’s continual pleading before an unjust judge illustrates the kind of steadfast trust God desires from His people. Faith is not a one-time decision or a passing emotion; it is a continual dependence upon God that refuses to quit.

The title “Son of Man” points to Christ’s authority and future return in judgment. When He comes again, the issue will not be how popular religion was, how large congregations grew, or how prosperous societies became. The question will be whether genuine, persevering faith still exists. Biblical faith is active, obedient, and enduring. Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that “without faith it is impossible to please Him,” and James 2:17 teaches that faith without works is dead. The kind of faith Jesus seeks is not occasional or convenient, it is a faith that prays persistently, obeys completely, and trusts fully.

The question is a deeply personal one. It is not merely, “Will there be faith somewhere?” but “Will He find faith in me?” Each generation must answer that through daily devotion and steadfast obedience. Faith is sustained through prayer, study of God’s word (Romans 10:17), and faithful service. When Christ returns, may He find in each of us the kind of enduring trust that does not quit, does not compromise, and does not lose heart. The question remains before every believer: When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth, and will that faith be ours?

This verse ultimately turns the spotlight on each of us. The issue is not simply whether faith will exist somewhere on earth, but whether it will be found in our lives. When Christ returns, may He find in us a living, active, enduring faith that has not lost heart.

God Bless