Historical Testimony

A Miracle of Provision

When a Baker and Milkman Appeared at the Perfect Moment to Feed 300 Orphans

1850s🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿Bristol, England

George Müller's incredible story of divine provision in 1850s Bristol shows how God miraculously provided breakfast for 300 orphans through prayer...

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Müller, unwavering in his trust, led the children in prayer, thanking God for the meal they were about to receive
Orphans pray at tables in Bristol. God provides through prayer testimony; 1850s miraculous provision for orphans.

A Man of Profound Faith

In the mid-1800s, George Müller was a man of profound faith, renowned for his trust in God's ability to provide in the most miraculous ways. Leading an orphanage in Bristol, England, he never asked for donations or funds directly. Instead, he relied solely on prayer and faith, believing that God would meet every need.

An Empty Table

One particular morning, the situation seemed dire. Over 300 children sat at the breakfast table with no food in sight. But Müller, unwavering in his trust, led the children in prayer, thanking God for the meal they were about to receive.

Divine Provision

As they finished praying, there was a knock at the door. It was the local baker who, prompted by a strong urge during the night, had baked extra bread and brought it to the orphanage. Moments later, a milk cart broke down right outside the orphanage, and the milkman offered all his milk rather than let it spoil. God had provided exactly what was needed.

About This Testimony

What did God do?
Experienced God's Presence, Provided For
Where in life?
Other Work
How did it happen?
Through Prayer, Circumstances Aligned, Unexplainable

Source & Attribution

Curated by Doxa from the journals of George Müller, 1850s

Sources

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The Life of Trust: Being a Narrative of the Lord's Dealings with George Müller
George Müller1861Primary Source
https://archive.org/details/lifeoftrustbeing00mull
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George Müller: Delighted in God
Roger Steer1997✓ Verified
https://www.google.com/books/edition/George_Muller_Delighted_in_God/3R5aDwAAQBAJ
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Wikipedia article on George Müller
Wikipedia contributors2023✓ Verified
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_M%C3%BCller

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