Friday, 13th June, 2025
Bible Reading: James 1:27, Psalm 146:9
Memory Verse: Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. James 1:27 (NLT)
Early life and conversion: George Müller (born Johann Georg Ferdinand Müller, 27 September 1805 – 10 March 1898) was born in Prussia (now Germany) in 1805. Müller’s early life was far from godly. He was a thief and a liar. However, at the age of 20, he attended a Bible study and experienced a profound conversion.
Ministry in England: Müller moved to England and dedicated his life to serving God. He became the pastor of a small church and later founded the Ashley Down orphanage in Bristol.
Orphanages: Müller’s most notable work was the establishment of orphanages. He cared for over 10,000 orphans during his lifetime, providing them with food, shelter, clothing, and education. The work of Müller and his wife with orphans began in 1836, with the preparation of their own rented home at 6 Wilson Street, Bristol for the accommodation of thirty girls.
Soon after, three more houses in Wilson Street were furnished, not only for girls but also for boys and younger children, eventually increasing the capacity for children who could be cared for to 130. In 1845, as growth continued, the neighbours complained about the noise and disruption to the public utilities, so Müller decided that a separate building designed to house three hundred children was necessary, and in 1849, at Ashley Down, Bristol, the new home opened.
Reliance on Prayer: Through all this, Müller never made requests for financial support, nor did he go into debt, even though the five homes cost more than £100,000 to build. Many times, he received unsolicited food donations only hours before they were needed to feed the children, further strengthening his faith in God. Müller was in constant prayer that God touched the hearts of donors to make provisions for the orphans.
For example, on one well-documented occasion, thanks was given for breakfast when all the children were sitting at the table even though there was nothing to eat in the house. As they finished praying, the baker knocked on the door with sufficient fresh bread to feed everyone, and the milkman gave them plenty of fresh milk because his cart had broken down in front of the orphanage.
Missionary Travels: In his later years, Müller and his wife embarked on missionary journeys, traveling to many countries to share the Gospel. He continued to preach until his death at the age of 92.
Quote: Discover your life assignment, and know for sure that for every divine vision, there is a divine provision.
Prophetic Decree: Receive grace to make a landmark achievement on earth in Jesus name.
Prayer Focus
1. Purpose-giving God we thank You.
2. I receive grace to discover, engage, and maximise my purpose, in Jesus name.
3. I receive grace to work out my calling with fear and trembling, in Jesus name.
4. By this grace called favour, I call forth my destiny helpers, in Jesus name.
5. I come against anything working against the maximisation of my destiny assignment, in Jesus name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: 1 Kings 8, 2 Chronicles 5
