God answers prayers as a demonstration of His compassion and care for His people, as seen through the servant's prayer in Genesis 24.
The assurance that God answers prayers is deeply rooted in Scripture. In Genesis 24, we observe how Abraham's servant earnestly prays for success in finding a wife for Isaac, and even before he finishes speaking, God answers by sending Rebekah, fulfilling his request. This account exemplifies the truth found in James 5:16, which states that 'the prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.' Furthermore, Jesus encourages believers in Matthew 7:7 to 'ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.' These passages emphasize the importance of approaching God in prayer with the confidence that He hears and responds according to His divine will and timing.
Scripture References:
Genesis 24:45, James 5:16, Matthew 7:7, Luke 1:13, Daniel 10:12, Romans 8:28, 1 Chronicles 4:10, Luke 18:7-8, James 1:5
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