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A lad who
had not been reared in a Christian home, knew nothing about prayer, and cared
less, had been on a torpedoed ship, when all on board were thrust out into
the water to swim for their lives. Twelve of the boys kept together.
Suddenly, horrified, they saw a lake of burning oil coming toward them. It
was impossible to escape. What could they do? Just then a Lutheran, the only
Christian in the group, began to pray aloud. It was the heart cry of one in
dire need to the God of mercy whom he knew: "O God, save us! O God, save
us! O God, save us!" And with that, every one of the eleven, who had
never known or thought about our God of love, followed aloud with,
"Please, God! Please, God!" Immediately the flaming oil parted,
leaving a clear, wide path directly in front of them. And what do you think
our gracious Lord had placed in this path? A raft! The lad who told the story
ended with, "And no one can persuade these boys that God does not hear
prayer." -- Sunday School Times |
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From:
2700-PLUS SERMON ILLUSTRATIONS By Duane V. Maxey |