Post by Betty on Jul 1, 2005 5:48:32 GMT -5
Title: Before You Call
Author: Woodrow Kroll
Isaiah 65:24
It shall come to pass that before they call, I
will answer; and while they are still speaking,
I will hear.
Before You Call
Dr. Helen Roseveare, a missionary to Africa, told
about a mother who died at the mission station
after giving birth to a premature baby. An
incubator was set up to keep the infant alive,
but the only available hot water bottle was
beyond repair. During devotions that morning the
children were asked to pray for the baby and for
her young sister, who were now orphans. One of
the girls responded, "Dear God, please send a hot
water bottle today. Tomorrow will be too late
because by then the baby will be dead. And dear
Lord, send a doll for the sister so she won't
feel so lonely."
That afternoon a large parcel arrived from
England. Eagerly the children watched as it was
opened. Much to their delight, under some
clothing was a hot water bottle! Immediately the
girl who had prayed so earnestly started to delve
deeper, exclaiming, "If God sent that, I'm sure
He also sent a doll." And she was right! Five
months earlier, God had led a group of women in
England to include both of those items in
response to a prayer that had not yet been
uttered.
That's the promise God gives us through Isaiah.
As the One who knows what lies ahead, the Lord
works even in the past to bring about blessings
for His children's future.
As you consider your situation today, it may seem
that the Lord is asking you to do the illogical.
You may think, Why should God prompt me to do
this? I see no need. But remember, what you do
today could be the answer to someone's prayers
tomorrow. Trust God, and let the One who holds
both the past and future be your Guide for the
present.
With God, the past and future are simply part of
the eternal present.
Author: Woodrow Kroll
Isaiah 65:24
It shall come to pass that before they call, I
will answer; and while they are still speaking,
I will hear.
Before You Call
Dr. Helen Roseveare, a missionary to Africa, told
about a mother who died at the mission station
after giving birth to a premature baby. An
incubator was set up to keep the infant alive,
but the only available hot water bottle was
beyond repair. During devotions that morning the
children were asked to pray for the baby and for
her young sister, who were now orphans. One of
the girls responded, "Dear God, please send a hot
water bottle today. Tomorrow will be too late
because by then the baby will be dead. And dear
Lord, send a doll for the sister so she won't
feel so lonely."
That afternoon a large parcel arrived from
England. Eagerly the children watched as it was
opened. Much to their delight, under some
clothing was a hot water bottle! Immediately the
girl who had prayed so earnestly started to delve
deeper, exclaiming, "If God sent that, I'm sure
He also sent a doll." And she was right! Five
months earlier, God had led a group of women in
England to include both of those items in
response to a prayer that had not yet been
uttered.
That's the promise God gives us through Isaiah.
As the One who knows what lies ahead, the Lord
works even in the past to bring about blessings
for His children's future.
As you consider your situation today, it may seem
that the Lord is asking you to do the illogical.
You may think, Why should God prompt me to do
this? I see no need. But remember, what you do
today could be the answer to someone's prayers
tomorrow. Trust God, and let the One who holds
both the past and future be your Guide for the
present.
With God, the past and future are simply part of
the eternal present.
