The Lord hears the needy and does not despise His captive people. Psalm 69:33
“The Lord heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.” — There is nothing lost by waiting: we send out the golden fleet of prayer to heaven — the longer the voyage, the greater the cargo brought back in return.”
Thomas Watson in Puritan Gems; or, Wise and Holy Saying of the Rev. Thomas Watson, Anglican Minister. edited and arranged by the Rev. John Adey (London: Snow and Ward, 1850) 38.
This post seemed fitting as I will travel the entire day from Newark to Dubai to Islamabad, Pakistan.
I’d appreciate your prayers as I have a rigorous schedule over the next two weeks in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Karachi. Reply if you want a copy of my prayer schedule.
I find that when I go to places with tremendous need, and where God’s people experience oppression and opposition, that I tend to rely more on God, pray without ceasing, and see Him work in power beyond imagination.
Perhaps this brings the greater cargo into view. We receive the generous rewards that come from complete dependence and waiting on God. If you missed my 30-day devotional, Waiting, download it freely here.
Thanks again for your prayers…”the longer the voyage, the greater the cargo brought back in return.”