Notices were posted everywhere in our town, offering a $100 reward for the return of a beloved cat named Sunshine! Somebody had stolen this family pet from his home. I can’t imagine how much that cat must have meant to its owners! The reward was then increased to $150 because of a donation made by another person who also must have loved Sunshine. His owners were so upset that they asked that people pray for Sunshine’s return! Perhaps the owners knew that 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) says, “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
Days turned into weeks, and still there was no sign of Sunshine. Then one day a picture of Sunshine appeared in the newspaper with a heading saying, “Sunshine Is Home!” He had been found miles away in a wooded area. He had been missing for 18 days, had lost 5 pounds, and had an injured eye.
The family thanked those who helped to bring him safely home and also said, “We praise our heavenly Father for looking after Sunshine and bringing him safely home. Thank you so much for your prayers!” This family proved that “our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth” (Psalm 124:88Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 124:8)).
Have you ever turned to the Lord Jesus for help? He hears and answers prayers even if it may be for your much-loved pet. But first, He wants to hear you sincerely pray, “Lord Jesus, I am a sinner. Please wash my sins away in Thy precious blood.” When you pray a prayer like this, He will wash every sin away and come to live in your heart and help you every day of your life.
ML-04/15/2001