March 19

Prayer

"Tireless" Prayers

“God did extraordinary miracles.” Acts 19:11a (NIV)

Rogers finished a course on evangelism simultaneously with completing
medical school. He prayed God would use all of his training for His
glory. The government offered him a position working with 30 different
tribes in an area where many had never heard of Jesus.

This region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was isolated.
To get anywhere, Rogers hopped on the back of a small motorcycle
driven by a Muslim man. The small motorcycle easily was maneuvered
through overgrown walking paths. When they arrived at a river, they
carried the motorcycle across a log bridge.

One day, they had a flat tire in the middle of nowhere. Knowing
they could be stuck for days, Rogers said to the driver, “We can’t fix this
tire, but God can. Take it off.”

Rogers lifted the flat above his head and said, “God, we can’t fix this
tire, but You can—so fix this tire.” He then told the driver to put it back
on the bike and pump it up. The driver followed orders but thought
the doctor had lost his mind, especially when Rogers ordered him to
continue driving on the flat tire.

They drove slowly for the first half mile and gradually picked up
speed. By the end of the day, the twosome traveled almost 60 miles on
the “flat” tire. The driver thought Rogers was a magician, but the doctor
explained that his God answers prayers.

Word about the miracle spread throughout the province. Every
village the pair visited wanted to hear about the “God who answers
prayers.” By the end of the 21-day trip, many came to Christ, including
the driver.

—Rusty, Central, Eastern and Southern Africa

Thank You, Father, that You chose to mend a flat tire for Your glory. Allow
this testimony of Your goodness to be remembered by many. Thank You for the
miracle of new life that You offer to each person who believes in Your Son. Provide
for missionaries when transportation problems occur so that glory can be
given to You. Amen.

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