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PRAYER ANSWERING GOD
Paul Dhinakaran
Dearly beloved,
Our God is a prayer answering God.
Let us meditate as how should we pray to receive answer from God.
In 1 Kings 17 in the Bible, we read about the story of Elijah. He was a man of trials but he sought the Lord earnestly. The Lord heard his prayer and by His grace made the rain to fall on the land which was drought-hit for three and a half years. How did he pray? Elijah was a man of trials like you and me. But even in the midst of them, he looked at God and prayed earnestly.
He was waiting for a sign from God. He sent his servant saying, I will pray here. See if a cloud rises from the sea. The servant went for the first time and returned saying that there was no sign. Elijah, without becoming weary, sent his servant to see for the sign seven times. The seventh time the servant reported, "A cloud as small as a man's hand is rising from the sea" (1 Kings 18:44). He was praying till then. Even before the servant told him about the sign, he said with faith that he could hear the sound of the rain.
In the verse Isaiah 7:11, God tells Ahaz, a king of Judah, "Ask the Lord your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights." Yes, God looks at you and says the same thing.
In Judges Chapter 6, when God called a devout man called Gideon to serve Him, He prayed for God to deliver the people of Israel from the oppression of the Midianites. At that time, the Lord said, I will be with you; you will defeat the Midianites as if you defeat one man. At that time he said, Show me a sign that the One who is speaking to me is the Lord himself. Please do not leave this place till I bring you the offering. He replied, I will stay here till you come back. Thus Gideon fulfilled the task boldly saying, The Lord speaks to me thus. I will go and serve Him. The Lord also performed great exploits through him. Through Gideon, He delivered the people of Israel who were in bondage. He blessed him and the people of Israel, and they prospered.
Yes beloved, today also, ask the Lord with faith, Lord, you are going to give answer to my prayer. Please show me a sign. The Lord will show you a sign that He has heard your prayer. He will answer you requests and fulfill them. Just as Elijah prayed without becoming weary, He prayed earnestly till Gods word was fulfilled. The Lord will do great things for you and wipe your tears.
The Psalmist says, Give me a sign of Your goodness, that my enemies may see it and be put to shame, for You, O Lord, have helped me and comforted me (Psalm 86:17). The Lord will reveal His goodness to you and exalt you in the very place you suffered humiliation. He will uphold you and console you.
Prayer:
Loving Lord Jesus,
You are a prayer answering God. I seek You earnestly in prayer and place my faith in You. Please hear my prayer and answer it. Lord, please be with me and uphold me.
In Your matchless name I pray,
Amen.