George Mueller: A largeloaf and some money

Whilst I was praying, there was a knock at the door of the room. After I had concluded, a poor sister came in, and brought us some of her dinner, and from another poor sister five shillings in the afternoon she also brought us a large loaf. Thus the Lord not only literally gave us bread but also money.”

George Mueller (1805-1898) in The Life of Trust (New York: Sheldon and Company, 1878) 89-90.

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In today’s post, we see Mueller praying for God to supply their daily bread. Literally George asked God for bread to eat that evening.

Notice the source of the giving. It was not a wealthy person. It was a pair of poor sisters.

This reminds us that as long as we have food to eat, we have something we can share generously with others.

One poor woman shared some of her dinner. Another shared a large loaf and money.

Generosity appears as two poor women sharing what they had. Their actions represented a miraculous answer to prayer and undoubtedly strengthened Mueller’s faith.

Statistics show that 70% of Americans say they have little to give.

Global research drives the number even higher. Often 80-90% of people think they have nothing to give. If that’s you, listen closely.

As long as you have something to eat, you have something to share.

And even if you have only a few pennies or shillings, when you share them, know this. God sees. He can replenish your supply for further giving.

As a final note today, I like that it says it was a large loaf. That implies generosity to me.

Don’t just give a loaf to someone in need. Give them a large loaf. They may have many mouths to feed. Or they may be experiencing great hunger. God sees and will repay you richly.