Alexander was a mischievous six-year-old boy whose adventures sometimes got him into trouble. But one scary day, Alexander learned, in spite of his disobedience, that God answers prayer.
More than once, Grandmother had warned Alexander not to go into the river nearby. But one day, Grandmother sent him to mail a letter for her. He did that, and then he went down to the river. Soon, some of his little friends ran to Grandmother’s house, banged on the door, and shouted that he had fallen into the river.
His grandmother ran down to the river, but she could not see him. She feared that he must have drowned. For some reason, the water was much higher than normal and the current was extremely strong.
Alexander had decided to paddle his little raft across the river. He thought that if he stayed close to the wooden footbridge that crossed the river, he would be safe. He told himself that he could hang onto the bridge if he ran into trouble.
Unknown to him, a wall of water caused by a heavy rainfall farther up the river was heading his way. The wall of water came down the river and turned Alexander’s “play river” into a raging torrent. He was halfway across the river when a flash flood swept him away.
Alexander was not a very good swimmer. Even if he were, the current was too strong to swim against. He found himself tossed down the river like a small stick in the swirling current. Dog-paddling, he fought to keep his head above water.
Alexander was in trouble! For a while he was able to keep his head up, but suddenly, he went down under the swirling waters. Now, he was really scared! When he came up again, he shouted for his mother to help him, but his mother could not help him. She was miles away.
Then he shouted for God to help him. God is never far away from us. Suddenly, he saw a branch hanging down from a tree, into the water. He grabbed it and was able to pull himself out. Soon, he was safe on the riverbank.
God answered Alexander’s prayer, and He saved him from drowning in the flash flood. But what about you, boys and girls? Will God hear your prayer to Him to save you even though you also have been disobedient? You can be sure that He will. His Word promises, “Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved” (Romans 10:1313For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13)). Just call to Him. He will save you, and you will find that He will answer other prayers, too.
Messages of God’s Love 11/24/2024