CHARLES was a bright Christian, but he had an unsaved brother named Bob, who was a professional tramp. For many years Charles prayed that his brother Bob would be saved, but one day he said to the Lord, “Lord, I give up. Bob is not interested in being saved. I have prayed so long, and I think I’ll just give up praying for him.”
He went to bed that night but he could not sleep. Finally, he got up and knelt down and prayed once more for Bob.
The next morning Bob came into Charles’ office and smiling said, “Charles, I’m saved!”
“When was it you were saved?” asked Charles in happy surprise.
“At two o’clock in the morning,” answered Bob.
“Why, that was the very time I got out of bed and prayed for you,” ex claimed Charles.
What happy times they had together after that, as they talked of the Lord’s grace and goodness to sinners everywhere.
Now, Bob’s desire was to serve the Lord Jesus, and so he became a “sandwich man"; that is, he carried a board before and behind him, like’ the picture shows, with gospel verses printed on both sides. For many years, he went up and down the streets in New York City, giving out gospel tracts, and talking to the poor, drunken and sinful men about his wonderful Saviour.
Dear Christian, if you have been praying for someone for many years and see no results, may this little story encourage you to pray on. “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:1616Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. (James 5:16).
ML-08/23/1970