Miracles for Today Series
Fifth in a series on God’s miraculous healing power for today.
Some may wonder about prayer, “If God already knows whether He will answer or not, why even bother to pray? It won’t make any difference. He already knows what He will do.” A thousand times, no. In the Scriptures, there are amazing exchanges between God and people when prayer not only makes a difference, it appears to even “change” God’s mind.
- After God declared His decision to destroy the people of Israel for their rebellion, Moses interceded for them. His prayers evidently made a difference. “So the LORD changed His mind about the harm which He said He would do to His people” (Exodus 32:14).
- There is another notable instance when God declares that King Hezekiah would die from a serious illness. “In those days Hezekiah became mortally ill. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live’” (2 Kings 20:1).But after hearing of his fate, Hezekiah’s fervent prayers “changed” God’s mind. “I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears; behold, I will heal you. On the third day you shall go up to the house of the LORD. I will add fifteen years to your life” (2 Kings 20:5-6).
I stress again, I don’t believe our prayers are guaranteed to be answered, but I’m determined to test the limits of the mysterious power of prayer. Won’t you join me?
Lord, please give us mighty endurance and power in prayer.
