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11-1-2020 – A Word to the Wise – How to know whose prayer is answered.

Scripture gives a few clues as to how to know whose prayers is answered. As one searches passages one quickly discovers that in most circumstances it is a matter of time. For instance with Jesus it is repeated over and over again that it was immediate. Even with others in both the Old and New Testament it is an immediate determination.

A couple of incidents occur with Jesus where in one case the man returns home and ask when the healing occurs and is told the same hour the day before when Jesus told him so. So what are we saying here? You are ask to pray write down the time and purpose. Write down your request of the Lord and see when and if it is answered.

Perhaps even better wait till 2 or 3 A.M. and pray when no one else is. Then later ask when the person improved.

The problem with us is much like the circumstance with Peter in prison. The assembly got to gather to pray yet they did not believe Peter would be released. That is why the girl is astounded when he stands at the door and knocks.

So test your prayer life see if the Lord is listening to you.