Episode 146: The Family Altar Audio Devotional – Day 112

Episode Summary:

And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? (Luke 18:1-8)

181 Now, God don’t expect us to come to Him with some intellectual speech. I remember I tried that when I tried to get saved. I was going to write Him a letter and put it in the woods, ’cause I knowed He’d come through the woods and tell me. Tell Him I’m ashamed of myself, and I—I didn’t want to do it. And I got down there to pray. I said, “Now, let’s see. I seen a picture one time, that they held their hands like this.” I said, “Mr. Jesus, I wish You would come here a minute. I want to talk to You just a minute. I’m listening.” Nobody. I said, “I did it wrong. All right. Mr. Jesus, maybe I’m supposed to do it like this.” I said, “Mr. Jesus, would You come help me? I’m a sinner. I want to talk to You a minute.” Nobody come. I folded my arms. I said, “Mr. Jesus, would You come here? I want…I hear people say, ‘God talked to me.’” I said, “Mr. Jesus, would You come here? I want to speak to You.”

182 Course, then the devil come on the scene. That’s the way he does. He might tell you, “Your knees are hurting. No need of asking, see. You wait, get it tomorrow night.” He’s always around when you’re not ready. And then he said to me…But always, what he says, take advantage of what he says. Take advantage of it.

183 He said to me, “You know what? You’re already nineteen years, or twenty years old.” Said, “You’re already twenty years old. You’ve waited too long.”

184 I said, “O God, I’ve waited too long. Lord, even You don’t hear me, I’m going to tell You, anyhow. I’ve always wanted to do this.” Oh, brother, that brought Him on the scene. See? What was it? Cried out, just simple. Cry out! “Lord Jesus, You promised it, Lord.” He come on the scene.

185 That’s the way to bring Him on the scene. You’re just a baby. Cry, cry out for it.

186 Don’t try to say, well, most something, another, and some great wrote-out prayer you practice on, for an hour or two. That don’t do any good.

187 Like they say, “Did you say a prayer?” No. It’s a sin to say one. You pray one. Don’t say one. Pray one. “Say a prayer for me.”

188 I said, “Don’t do that for me. You can pray for me, but don’t say no prayer.” No, sir. No. Just, pray for me when you pray. All right.

189 Cry for your needs. That’s God’s provided way. Didn’t Jesus explain it when He said the unjust judge, to the woman that cried day and night? How much more will the Heavenly Father give them the Spirit who cry out for It, day and night? Seek, keep seeking. Knock, keep knocking. Just keep on till He opens. Stay out with it. Cry until the promised Word is vindicated, then you got it. You don’t have to worry no more. You see the Bible promised it, then stay right there and cry until you get it.

63-0115 – “Accepting God’s Provided Way At The End Time”
Rev. William Marrion Branham

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