Then one day a night club opened next door. It served drinks in the bar, played music and had scantily dressed ladies entertaining the guests who also came to gamble at roulette and card games.
The church congregation were appalled and wanted the night club shut down. But there was no way they could do so legally. So they met as a Prayer Group and prayed, and prayed and prayed some more.
One evening, during a terrible storm, a thunderbolt from Heaven hit the night club and it was burnt to a cinder. No one was hurt. But the club was no more.
The owner of the club took the church to Court and sued them for the damage. The whole congregation turned up in front of the Judge and said they were not responsible. It was just lightning in a storm which caused the fire. The owner of the club argued otherwise and wanted compensation.
Eventually, the Judge asked everyone to be quiet and said, "We have here a club landlord who believes in the power of prayer; and a whole Christian congregation which does not!"
God works in mysterious ways, doesn't HE?
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DeleteGod bless, Sandie.
Such a clever story, Victor. I didn't see that ending coming! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWhen people pray, do they expect a result or do they hope for the best with fingers crossed?
DeleteGod bless Martha.
That line at the top really hits, it’s one thing to believe, but actually trusting enough to follow is a whole different level. And that story… kind of funny but also convicting at the same time. Makes you stop and think about how much we really believe what we pray.
ReplyDeleteThe question is how much do we trust our prayers will be answered.
DeleteGod bless you, Melody.
My friend always states that "God works in mysterious ways", he does indeed!
ReplyDeleteGod bless always, Bill.
DeleteLike Martha, I didn't see that coming!
ReplyDeleteSo, inquiring minds want to know ... how did the judge rule?
It depends if the judge is a believer or not. Can you (or I) ascertain that the lightning bolt which burnt the club was an answer to prayer or just a natural occurrence? Why do Insurers exclude "Acts of God" from Insurance Policies? Do they believe in God or is it an escape clause so they don't pay up?
DeleteGod bless, Mevely.
I've heard that before. Pretty good story! :) Reminds me in the Bible when Paul was in jail and the people were praying for his release. He shows up at their door and they are completely taken by surprise! :)
ReplyDeleteI think you'll enjoy the book K.
DeleteGod bless you.
A nice use of irony
ReplyDeleteThank you Ruby. God bless.
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