08/02/2009

God Answers Prayer

"Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know." (Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV)


George Muller, a founder of Christian orphanages, believed only God could supply the needs of his ministry. In five great houses he provided for two thousand children. But he never personally asked donors to supply food, clothing, repairs or any other need. Rather, he prayed, totally depending on God to provide.

One night he retired to bed with the knowledge that his cupboards were bare. It appeared there would be no breakfast for his children the following morning. But Muller knew that his ministry was in the hands of God. So he prayed about it and had a good night's sleep.

The next morning, George Muller rose at his usual early hour and took a walk. He came across a friend, and the two men began to talk. Muller's friend suddenly mentioned that he had a contribution for the orphanage. He said, "I've been meaning to give you this money."

On another occasion, Muller had the children wash their hands and sit down for their meal, even though there was no food. At that very moment a meat cart broke down right outside the orphanage door. The driver knocked, and he told Muller he had a cart full of meat that would spoil if not eaten soon. The children ate well that morning.

During his lifetime, George Muller's prayer log grew to ten thousand answered prayers! He saw every detail of life with an uncompromised faith perspective, and he claimed God's promises at every opportunity. Therefore he experienced the joy of God's miracles on almost a daily basis.


YOUR VIEW OF GOD REALLY MATTERS...
Is your heart pure before God? Have you submitted your will to the Holy Spirit? If so, then ask in faith for the desires of your heart believing God will answer you just as He did George Muller. Today, begin the adventure that can last lifetime!

Additional reading: Matthew 7:7; Luke 11:9-10; James 4:3; 1 John 3:21-22; 1 John 5:14-15 .

Because God is faithful...
I will trust Him to always keep His promises.

Adapted from Supernatural Thinking, by Bill Bright.
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from the Discover God Bible (NLT).

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