The tale of George Muller and his orphanage stands out as a testament to unwavering trust in God.

One crisp morning, the pantry of Muller’s orphanage stood bare, with nothing to feed the 300 hungry children under his care. Yet his faith remained unshaken.

With quiet confidence, he instructed his assistant to seat the children at the dining tables. The little ones, unaware of the empty kitchen, settled in their chairs, waiting. Muller then bowed his head and offered a gentle prayer, thanking God for food that was, as yet, nowhere to be seen.

What happened next seemed nothing short of miraculous. A local baker, who had tossed and turned the night before, felt God calling him to help the orphanage. Rising before dawn, he had prepared three batches of fresh, fragrant bread, which he now delivered to the orphanage doorstep.

But God’s provision didn’t stop there. Not long after, a milk cart rumbled down the street, only to break down right in front of the orphanage. The driver, realizing his milk would spoil before repairs could be made, offered his entire load to the orphanage.

We see Muller’s faith in this remarkable turn of events. He trusted in God’s provision before any evidence was apparent, and his faith was rewarded not just once, but twice, in rapid succession.

What a powerful reminder for us all! While our needs may not be for only bread and milk, we all face challenges that require faith. May we, like Muller, trust in God’s provision, knowing that our needs – whether material, emotional, or spiritual – can be met in ways we might never anticipate.

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The painting is modified from a Gemini AI creation. And here’s the original story.

Paul Merrill writes here every first Friday.