Peter Lord was the pastor of Park Avenue
Baptist Church in Titusville, Florida, for many years. A number of years ago in
December, Peter was praying when God spoke to him, “I want you to construct a building where people can pray. As proof that
this is My idea and not yours, I will send someone to the church that you don’t
know who will give five hundred dollars toward the building. This will happen before Christmas.” Peter
wrote in his prayer journal what the Lord had said but didn’t tell anyone.
A week passed. No one brought him any money.
Two weeks went by, but still no answer. He started to doubt what he had heard. On
December 24, a married couple from another city pulled into the church parking
lot. They introduced themselves and said, “Pastor, you don’t know us, but when
we were praying God spoke to us. He told us to come here and give you some
money. We don’t really understand why we needed to drive here to give this to
you, but we’re just being obedient.” The couple handed him a check for $500! (If God Knows What I Need, Why Should I Pray? pp.112-113).
This not
only confirmed to Peter that he had heard from God, but it also confirmed
to the couple they had also heard Him speak to them. The prayer chapel was
constructed and has been used for many years as a place to intercede for others.
God wants
to speak to you and lead you through this life, but are you listening? Do you
know how to hear from God? To learn how God speaks and how to hear Him, read
the NEW BIBLE STUDY: “Does God Speak to People Today?” www.kentcrockett.blogspot.com www.makinglifecount.net
*************************************************************************************
Receive these
devotionals (free) by email: You can subscribe in the box on the
right at www.kentcrockett.blogspot.com (Your email will not be given out.
You’ll receive an email when the new devotional is posted)
Making Life Count Ministries
P.O. Box 680174
Prattville, Alabama 36068-0174
www.makinglifecount.net Twitter: @KentCrockett
