Matthew 21:22 And all things, whatever you shall ask in prayer, believing, you shall receive. Alexander the Great had a famous but indigent philosopher in his court. This adept in science was once particularly straitened in his circumstances. To whom should he apply, but to his patron, the conqueror of the world. He no sooner made his request than it was granted. Alexander gave him a commission to receive of his treasury whatever he wanted. He immediately demanded, in his sovereign's name, ten thousand pounds. The treasurer, surprised at so large a demand, refused to comply; but waited upon the king, and told him of the request, remarking how unreasonable he thought the petition, and how exorbitant the sum. Alexander heard him with patience; but, as soon as he had ended his remonstrance, replied, "Let the money be instantly paid. I am delighted with this philosopher's way of thinking; he has done me a singular honour; by the largeness of his request he shows the high idea he has conceived both of my superior wealth and my royal munificence." We cannot honour God more than by believing what He says, and acting upon that faith in all our requests at His throne. Parallel Verses KJV: And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.WEB: All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive." |
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