A book we’ve read at night together recently that’s been a huge encouragement to us is “The Autobiography of George Mueller”. Mueller dedicated his life to fervent prayer and the care of orphans. God used him to rescue thousands of orphans from lives of depravity in England in the 1800’s. His goal in everything was to trust the Lord alone through prayer. He never made his requests known to anyone but the Lord; and the Lord proved faithful every single time.
This book came in such timely fashion to us as we have begun our Ethiopian adoption process. The financial cost of adoption is huge. We have felt overwhelmed at times wondering how in the world we are going to finance this endeavor. Reading this book has reminded us night after night that those who do God’s work in the God’s way NEVER lack God’s supply. God loves orphans far more than we do! And His command for Christians to care for them does not come without His gracious provision.
“If the Lord fails me at this time, it will be the first time. The province of faith begins where probabilities cease and sight and sense fail. If I, a poor man, simply by prayer and faith, obtained without asking any individual the means for establishing and carrying on an Orphan-House then this would provide visible proof that God is faithful still and hears prayers still. I hope in God, I pray on, and look yet for the answer.”
-George Mueller
Jesus, please give us grace like Mueller to trust you for everything. Amen!
What a wonderful quote! I love it. You make me really want to read that book. It is amazing how God provides for us. We have experienced his loving care so many times. Most of the time Joey and I would prefer to know ahead of time that things will be taken care of, but God usually chooses to give us a little at a time. Maybe we wouldn't be good stewards of it if it came all at once, or maybe it just wouldn't have made such an impact on us about stepping forward each day in faith that He will provide. It reminds me of Manna and how the Israelites were only given what they needed each day to show them how to trust God.
ReplyDeleteI know that God will provide for you the money you need in His timing. Keep trusting Him!