George Müller: Delighted in God

George Müller lived from 1805-1898. This wonderful biography by Roger Steer tells the story of his life. He is best known for building and maintaining very large orphanages in England which were funded solely by donations and gifts. Müller never begged or asked for these donations, but relied on the Lord's faithful provision at all times. One story well demonstrates this reliance and his trust in God:

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There was nothing but the empty dishes on the tables. The children were standing waiting for breakfast.

"Children, you know that we must be in time for school," said Müller. Lifting his hands he prayed, "Dear Father we thank thee for what Thou art going to give us to eat."

Then they all heard a knock at the door. The baker stood there. "Mr. Müller, I couldn't sleep last night. Somehow I felt you didn't have bread for breakfast, and the Lord wanted me to send you some. So I got up at two o'clock and baked some fresh bread and have brought it."

Müller thanked the baker and praised God for his care. "Children," he said, "we not only have bread, but fresh bread."

Almost immediately they heard a second knock on the door. This time it was the milkman.

"Mr. Müller, my milk cart has broken down outside the orphanage. I would like to give the children the cans of fresh milk so that I can empty the wagon and repair it." (Steer, 134)

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This excerpt is just one of many, many, instances where it seemed the children would not be cared for, but the Lord provided at just the right time. In this case, roughly 300 children were fed, but over the years, over 10,000 orphans came through Müller's homes. One can not read Delighted in God and believe in coincidences. The evidence for God's providence is overwhelming. This book will serve anyone who struggles trusting God with the future and wants to be encouraged in their prayer life.