I
called on the Lord in distress; the Lord answered me. Psalm 118:5
The young mother called out to the missionary, "Come quick! My baby is going to
die." Gale Fields was in Irian Jaya helping her husband Phil translate the Bible into
Orya, a tribal language. But they also provided medical help whenever possible. Gale
looked at the malaria-stricken child and realized she didn't have the right medicine to
help the infant.
"I'm sorry," she told the mother, "I don't have any medicine for babies
this small." Gale paused, then said, "I could pray for her though."
"Yes, anything to help my baby," answered the mother.
Gale prayed for the baby and then went home feeling helpless. After a little while, she
again heard the mother cry out, "Gale, come quick and see my baby!"
Expecting the worst, Gale went to the baby's side. This time, though, she noticed
improvement. The dangerous fever was gone. Later, Gale would say, "No wonder the Orya
Christians learned to pray. They know God answers."
The early Christians prayed for Peter to be released from prison and then were
"astonished" when God answered them (Acts 12:16). We respond that way too, but
we shouldn't be surprised when God answers our prayers. Remember, His power is great and
His resources are endless.
-JDB
Forgive us, Lord, when we're surprised
By answers to our prayer;
Increase our faith and teach us how
To trust Your loving care.
-Sper
The most powerful position on earth is kneeling before the Lord of the universe.