(December 08, 2024) Sam Selva Raj shares early experiences of the wonder-working God he has served devotedly for over 50 years..

From the very inception of Echo of His Call, our ministry has placed great emphasis on prayer— personal prayer, group prayer, fasting, and night prayers.

God’s Challenge
This ministry was not built on the strength of human power nor financial power, but on the power of prayer!

• At times, God allowed hostile individuals to challenge us.
• But, praise His name, He surrounded me with supportive, praying people!
• Through it all, God led me in miraculous ways.

Looking back, I see how He guided me among those who did not know Him and even those who opposed our ministry— yet His work was accomplished!

Through Echo of His Call ministries, many people have experienced supernatural signs and wonders in their lives.

Our night prayers and evening gatherings brought numerous blessings to people, and I prioritised these meetings above all else. Initially, when only a few people attended, those around us seemed indifferent. Then, as the numbers grew, our unified songs and prayers became a source of discomfort for some neighbours who saw it as an intrusion.

God’s Provision
Without a dedicated place of worship, we moved our gatherings to a nearby beach. Attendance increased and more lives were blessed! However, we encountered new challenges. But despite these difficulties, we felt compelled to continue these meetings, and this only deepened the burden on my heart to persist in God’s work.

To address this challenge, a prayer partner and I began praying earnestly, on our knees, until midnight. We asked the Lord to intervene in some way. For several days, He enabled us to hold these gatherings in large, rented marriage halls.

God provided the strength and commitment to conduct these prayer meetings with dedication and sacrifice.

In response, the Lord blessed us with our own building where we could gather without needing anyone’s mercy. Isn’t our God wonderful?

God’s Timing
Achieving this victory took many years, and we had to wait patiently, enduring with perseverance.

Dear Reader, God doesn’t always act immediately. He values our endurance and fervent spirit in prayer. At the right time, the Lord will lift you up. Until then, humble yourself under His mighty hand.

Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time (1Peter 5:6).
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Dr S Sam Selva Raj is founder of India’s National Spiritual Newspaper Echo of His Call, printed monthly in 16 languages as well as overseeing many community outreaches that bless thousands, the Chennai church, Bible colleges, and postal and online Bible correspondence/theological courses. A particular challenge is daily broadcasting 5-minute messages in English, Tamil, Hindi and Telugu on YouTube, trusting God to provide for the costs. Links: sam@echoofhiscall.org 
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