PRAY AND LET GOD HANDLE IT (Pt. III)

Let there be no doubt, OUR GOD HEARS AND ANSWERS PRAYER!  In the final entry of this devotional series, it seems beneficial to cite specific Biblical examples of how GOD responds, positively and proactively, to the petitions of His people.  This is not an exhaustive list of scriptures, but it is certainly an extensive one.  You may read all of the evidence (or the scriptural selections of your choice) that highlight God’s intervention in the lives of such a  “great cloud of witnesses.” (Hebrews 12:1)  The inspiration of God’s Word will certainly justify your effort.

ALMIGHTY GOD ANSWERED…

…Cain’s prayer for grace and mercy, after murdering Abel, his brother. (Genesis 4:13-15)

…Abraham’s prayer for a son and heir. (Genesis 15)

…Abraham’s prayer for mercy on Sodom and Gomorrah. (Genesis 18:23 cf)

…Hagar’s prayer for deliverance. (Genesis 16:7-13)

…Abraham’s prayer for Ishmael, who had been exiled with his mother, Hagar. (Genesis 17:20)

…Abraham’s prayer for King Abimelech, who spared his life as he sojourned in Egypt. (Genesis 20:17)

…The prayer of Abraham’s servant as he searched to find a wife for Isaac. (Genesis 24:12-52)

…Isaac’s prayer for the healing of the barren womb of Rebekah, his wife. (Genesis 25:22-23)

…Jacob’s prayer for deliverance from Esau. (Genesis 32:9-32 and 33:1-17)

…Moses’ prayer for deliverance from bondage. (Exodus 2:23-24 and 3:7-10 and Acts 7:34)

…Moses’ prayer for deliverance from Pharaoh’s army. (Exodus 14:10-30)

…Moses’ prayer for pure water at the bitter waters of Marah. (Exodus 15:25)

…Moses’ prayer concerning the people’s rebellion at Mt. Horeb. (Exodus 17:4-6)

…Moses’ prayer concerning the battle with the Amalekites. (Exodus 17:8-14)

…Moses’ prayer concerning the Israelite’s complaints for meat in the wilderness. (Numbers 11:11-35)

…Moses’ prayer concerning Miriam’s leprosy. (Numbers 12:13-15)

…The Israelite’s prayer for deliverance from the King Chushanrishathaim of Mesopotamia. (Judges 3:9,15)

…The Israelite’s prayer for deliverance from King Jabin of Canaan. (Judges 4:3,23-24 and I Samuel 12:9-11)

…The Israelite’s prayer for deliverance from the Ammonites. (Judges 10:6-18 and 11:1-33)

…The Israelite’s prayer for deliverance from Babylonian bondage. (Nehemiah 9:27)

…Judah’s prayer for favor under the reproofs of Azariah. (II Chronicles 15:1-15)

…Gideon’s prayer for a sign (a wet fleece) from God. (Judges 6:36-40)

…Manoah’s prayer for Samson. (Judges 13:8-9)

…Samson’s prayer for strength. (Judges 16:28-30)

…Hannah’s prayer for healing from a barren womb. (I Samuel 1:10-20)

…David’s prayer concerning the city of Keilah. (I Samuel 23:10-12)

…David’s prayer concerning the city of Ziklag. (I Samuel 30:8)

…David’s prayer for direction after Saul’s death. (I Samuel 2:1)

…David’s prayer concerning war against the Philistines. (I Samuel 5:19-25)

…David’s prayer for forgiveness and mercy. (Psalm 51)

…David’s prayer in adversity. (Psalm 118:5 and Psalm 138:3)

…Solomon’s prayer for wisdom. (I Kings 3:1-13)

…Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the temple. (I Kings 9:3)

…Elijah’s prayer for the raising of the widow’s son. (I Kings 17:22)

…Elijah’s prayer for heavenly fire to fall on the altar of sacrifice. (I Kings 18:36-38)

…Elijah’s prayer for rain. (I Kings 17:1 and 18:1,42-45 and James 5:17)

…Elisha’s prayer during the battle with the Syrian army. (II Kings 6:17-20)

…The prayer of Jabez for prosperity. (I Chronicles 4:10)

…The prayer of King Abijah of Judah for victory over King Jeroboam of Israel. (II Chronicles 13:14-18)

…King Asa’s prayer for victory over King Zerah of Ethiopia. (II Chronicles 14:11-15)

…Judah’s prayer for restored covenant with God and peace. (II Chronicles 15:15)

…King Jehoshaphat’s prayer for victory over the Canaanites. (II Chronicles 18:31 and 20:6-27)

…King Jehoahaz’ prayer for victory over the Syrians. (II Kings 13:4)

…The priests’ and Levites’ prayers for the blessing of God’s people. (II Chronicles 30:27)

…King Hezekiah’s and Isaiah’s prayers for deliverance from King Sennacherib of Assyria. (II Kings 19:14-20 and II Chronicles 32:20-23)

…King Hezekiah’s prayer for healing. (II Kings 20:1-11 and II Chronicles 32:24)

…King Manasseh’s prayer for deliverance from the King of Babylon. (II Chronicles 33:13,19)

…The Reubenites’ prayer for deliverance from the Hagarites. (II Chronicles 5:20)

…Ezra’s and the Jews’ prayers as they returned from Babylonian captivity. (Ezra 8:21,23)

…Job’s prayer for his friends. (Job 42:10)

…Ezekiel’s prayer for God to change his command regarding the bread of affliction. (Ezekiel 4:12-15)

…Daniel’s prayer for the interpretation of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream. (Daniel 2:19-23)

…Daniel’s prayer of intercession for the people. (Daniel 9:20-23)

…Zacharias’ prayer for a son. (Luke 1:13)

…The prayer of Anna, the prophetess concerning the birth of Christ. (Luke 2:36-38)

…The leper’s prayer for healing. (Matthew 8:2-3 and Mark 1:40-43 and Luke 5:12-13)

…The centurion’s prayer for his servant’s healing. (Matthew 8:5-13 and Luke 7:3-10 and John 4:50-51)

…Peter’s prayer for the restoration of Tabitha’s (or Dorcas’) life. (Acts 9:40)

…The disciples’ prayer that Peter be released from prison. (Acts 12:5-17)

…Paul’s prayer for restored health. (II Corinthians 1:9-11)

…Paul’s prayer for deliverance from a thorn in his flesh. (II Corinthians 12:7)

…The prayer of two blind men for deliverance. (Matthew 20:30-31 and Mark 10:48 and Luke 18:39)

…The prayer of the Syro-Phoenician woman. (Matthew 15:22-28 and Mark 7:25-30)

…The prayer of blind Bartimaeus. (Mark 10:45-47)

…The prayer of the Canaanite woman with a possessed daughter. (Matthew 15:22)

…The prayer of the man with a lunatic son. (Matthew 17:14-16)

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God’s Word assures us that He always hears the prayers of those who maintain right standing with Him, which is based solely upon our genuine acceptance of Jesus Christ, the Living Word, and our faith in His Word.  Believer, you have the following magnificent assurances…and so many more: 

Jeremiah 33:3

Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Psalm 34:17

The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

I Peter 3:12

For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.

James 5:16

Confess your faults one to another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed.  The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.

So, no matter what, don’t ever stop praying, believing and receiving.  Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed!