We have learned to live with voice mail as a necessary part of our modern life. But have you ever wondered: ‘What if God decided to install voicemail?’ Imagine praying and hearing this:
‘Thank you for calling My Father’s House.
If you have a touch phone, please press the star
button now. Thank you.
Now press 1 for Requests; 2 for Thanksgiving;
3 for Complaints; press 4 for all other enquiries.
I’m sorry, all our angels are busy helping other sinners right now.
However your prayer is important to us and will be answered in the
order it was received, so please stay on the line.
You are number 29 in the queue.
If you would like to speak to the Father, press 1;
for the son, press 2; for the Holy Spirit, press 3
and if you would like to hear David
sing a psalm while you wait, press 4.
For reservations to My Father’s House,
pleases enter J-O-H-N-3-1-6.
For answers to nagging questions about dinosaurs,
the age of the Earth and where Noah’s Ark is,
please wait until you arrive here.
Our computers show that you have already prayed once today.
Please hang up and try again tomorrow.
This office is now closed for the weekend to observe a religious holiday.
Please pray again on Monday morning after 9.30.
If you need emergency assistance, contact your local clergy.
“Prayer is a mighty weapon at the disposal of every man or woman who loves God, and knows His son Jesus Christ. … Prayer also energizes the heart of a believer through the power of the Spirit. Consistent prayer also releases the power of God’s blessing on your life and circumstances”
Jeremiah 33:3 Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
1 Thess 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Lord thank you that you never put us on hold or make us wait while we have to listen to tinny, intrusive music, because You always hear us and You always answer. Help us to accept Your answer even when it isn’t what we want to hear. Amen.