Prayer Answered
George Müller's life was marked by faith, trust in God, and a willingness to take bold action in response to God's leading.
George Mueller emphasizes the power of persistent prayer, sharing his lifelong commitment to praying for individual conversions, including his own father. His faith and trust in God were evident during a joyful reunion with his father, which inspired his father to seek a similar faith. In response to the urgent need for homeless children during a cholera epidemic, Mueller took a bold step of faith by founding an Orphan Home, guided by God's promise in Psalm 81:10. This sermon illustrates the profound impact of faith-driven actions and the importance of prayer in transforming lives.
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He also prayed daily for individual conversions and prayed as long as fifty years for some people which illustrates his faith and trust in God. His own father was daily in his prayers and when the opportunity came to visit Heimersleben, George Müller was overjoyed. The re-union with father and brother was a happy one and George Müller's obvious love for God had a profound effect on his father. At the conclusion of the visit Herr Müller said to his son, 'May God help me to follow your example, and to act according to what you have said to me.'
In 1834 George Müller founded the Scriptural Knowledge Society (later to become Institution - see inset).
However, the worsening cholera epidemic and the ever increasing number of homeless children caused him to realise immediate action was required and in 1835 he called a public meeting with a view to opening an Orphan Home. This was a complete step in faith and four days before the meeting, God confirmed that step through the Scripture - 'Open wide your mouth and I will fill it' (Psalm 81 verse 10).
Sermon Outline
- George Müller's Prayer Life
- George Müller's Family Influence
- Founding the Scriptural Knowledge Society
- God's Confirmation through Scripture
- Psalm 81:10 - 'Open wide your mouth and I will fill it'
- Immediate Action Required
Key Quotes
“May God help me to follow your example, and to act according to what you have said to me.” — George Mueller
Application Points
- We can trust God to provide for us when we take bold action in response to His leading.
- Our love for God can have a profound impact on those around us, including our family and friends.
- Daily prayer and a consistent walk with God can lead to remarkable faith and trust in His provision.