“Nov. 21, 1838.–Never were we so reduced in funds as to-day. There was not a single halfpenny in hand between the matrons of the three houses. Nevertheless there was a good dinner, and by managing so as to help one another with bread, etc., there was a prospect of getting over this day also; but for none of the houses had we the prospect of being able to take in bread. When I left the brethren and sisters at one o’clock, after prayer, I told them that we must wait for help, and see how the Lord would deliver us this time. I was sure of help, but we were indeed straitened. When I came to Kingsdown, I felt that I needed more exercise, being very cold; wherefore I went not the nearest way home, but round by Clarence Place. About twenty yards from my house, I met a brother who walked back with me, and after a little conversation gave me £10 to be handed over to the brethren, the deacons, towards providing the poor saints with coals, blankets and warm clothing; also £5 for the Orphans, and £5 for the other objects of the Scriptural Knowledge Institution. The brother had called twice while I was gone to the Orphan-Houses, and had I now been one half minute later, I should have missed him. But the Lord knew our need, and therefore allowed me to meet him. I sent off the £5 immediately to the matrons.” – George Mueller, Answers to Prayer, pp. 30-31
How it encourages our faith in God to read stories about the faithfulness of God to provide for His children! I could read these stories all day.
Do you have an stories about how God has supplied your needs? I would love to hear them!
As soon as I began reading I knew who had wrote those words. George Mueller is an excellent example of a Saint who prayed and depended on God.
Indeed, God has used Mr. Mueller to deepen my dependence on Him! He is one of my favorite saints from history. Who are some of your all-time favorite saints?
George Mueller for sure! E.M Bounds I love his works on prayer. John Bunyan’s Pilgrims Progress is superb, C.S Lewis, Martin Lloyd Jones and a lot more, those just came to mind.
There are so many great men and women of faith to look up to!