The Fundamentals - Torrey - LXXXII - Chapter 17 (The proof of the living God)

Required reading
The Fundamentals edited by R. A. Torrey (Available from Amazon or free here) - Read Chapter 17 (The proof of the living God).

My summary
Today's chapter is rather unusual. 

The chapter is a testimony to God's presence from the life of George Muller.

We learn about Muller's:
(i) life purpose;
(ii) lack of visible support;
(iii) work done;
(iv) prayer life;
(v) investments;
(vi) stewardship;
(vii) favourite Bible texts;
(viii) experience of supernatural power;
(ix) labours.

What grabbed me
I always enjoy hearing about Muller's prayer life: 'To summarize Mr. Muller's service we must understand his great secret. Such a life and such a work are the result of one habit more than all else daily and frequent communion with God. He was unwearied in supplications and intercessions. In every new need and crisis, the one resort was the prayer of faith. He first satisfied himself that he was in the way of duty, then he fixed his mind on the unchanging word of promise; then, in the boldness of a suppliant who comes to a throne of grace in the name of Jesus Christ, and pleads the assurance of the immutable Promiser, he presented every petition. He was an unwearied intercessor. No delay discouraged him. This is seen particularly in the case of individuals for whose conversion or special guidance into the paths of full obedience he prayed. On his prayer list were the names of some for whom he had besought God daily by name, for from one to ten years before the answer was given. '

If only we all prayed more like Muller.

Next week's reading
Read Chapter 18 (Our Lord's teaching about money).

Now it's your turn
Please post your own notes and thoughts in the comments section below.