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The Bristol Miracle
GEORGE MÜLLER THE MAN
George Müller was an ordinary man, but his undeniable faith, implicit trust and
love for God has the same impact on the world today as when he died in 1898. This
continues to be an inspiration and witness to all who commit their lives to God.
One of the many fascinating aspects of George Müller's life is that it illustrates very
simply the power ofGod. There are those who find it difficult to accept the
authenticity of much of the scriptures and view many of the remarkable stories
with scepticism. George Müller received £1,500,000 in answer to prayer without
ever needing to ask for funds. At present day prices, this would be well over
£75,000,000. Had this happened two or three thousand years ago the same
sceptics would, undoubtedly,have questioned its authenticity. As it happened in
the latter part of the nineteenth century with modern records and factual evidence,
the facts can be challenged but certainly not disputed.
What is perhaps even more remarkable is that it is the SAME TODAY. The George
Müller Charitable Trust makes no appeals, yet through the same trust in God,
money is received almost daily for the Homes, forthe Elderly work and also for The
Scriptural Knowledge Institution, which aids the work of missionaries world-wide.
George Müller was the faithful servant whom God used. This fact has an intriguing
parallel with many Biblical characters.

GOD CHOOSES ALL TYPES
God often chose ordinary men, sometimes men with an inglorious and doubtful
past, men who often mocked the faith and men with whoma great deal of
patience was needed because of their reluctance to turn away from the 'good life'.
George Müller had been all of these types.
George Müller was born in Kroppenstaedt, a Prussian village, on the 27th
September 1805. The son of a Tax Collector, he did not become a Christian until he
was twenty years of age. His father wanted him to enter the ministry but only so
that he couldretire to the ease of his son's manse. Despite kindness and generosity
continually shown by his father, George Müller was an habitual thief, inveterate liar
and indeed he later said there was almost no sin into which he had not fallen. He
even had the audacity to become a confirmed member of the Lutheran Church and
take Communion in spite of being well aware of his sinful ways.
George Müller’sconversion was dramatic! Many of his sinful ways he relinquished
at once and as understanding of the Christian way of life increased so he dedicated
his life to Jesus Christ. When he came to England in 1829 he formed a friendship
with a quiet, godly and scholarly Scotsman named Henry Craik. This became a lifelong friendship and under God's guidance they formed a great spiritual partnership
inthe Gospel and in children's work.

Through the work of the Orphan Homes and the Scriptural Knowledge Institution,
both of which Mr Müller founded, many responded to the gospel and heard the
call to dedicate their lives to God. The work continues today on the same principles
- and the witness to God's faithfulness is still used to the glory of God.

AN INSPIRATION
The most significantaspect of George Müller’s 93 years on earth was his absolute
obedience to the will of God. It is this example which inspired and continues to
inspire men to know and exercise that faith which God requires of us all. The fact
that the Spirit of God transformed a rebellious, sinful and self-determined young
man to become such a man of God must surely give rise to hope for each one of us.
'Blessedis the man who trusts in the Lord'.
George Müller trusted and his trust was never in vain.

THE WASTED YEARS
George Müller was born in 1805 and until his conversion to the Christian faith in
1825, there was, on his own admission, hardly a sin into which he had not fallen.
He had become an habitual thief, liar, gambler and a cheat, devising cunning and
devious methods to fulfil his evil...