Matthew 17:27 “…go to the sea and cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. And when you have opened its mouth, you shall find a coin; take that, and give it to them for Me and you.” ~Jesus speaking to Peter
God has amazing ways to answer prayer! NOTHING is impossible with GOD!
This amazing story took place near Warsaw, Poland, where lived a pious German peasant named Dobyr and his family. He had become unemployed, and couldn’t pay the rent. It was the middle of a cold winter, and they were about to be evicted.
On their last night, they sat in sorrow as Dobyr kneeled down in their midst and sang Paul Gerhardt’s famous hymn Commit Thou All Thy Griefs. As they came to the last verse, “Whate’er Thy children want, Thou giv’st; and who shall stay Thy hand?” suddenly there was a knock at the window!
Dobyr’s father had rescued a raven from its nest, naming him “Ingram,” taming him and setting him free. There stood Ingram, standing outside on the window sill with a gold ring set with precious stones in his mouth!
They let him in, and Dobyr’s wife Cara laughed and rejoiced, thinking they could sell the ring and pay their debts. But Dobyr’s conscience wouldn’t allow him to sell another man’s property, so he took the ring to the city, to his pastor, Sir Giles.
Sir Giles immediately recognized King Stanislaus’ crest on the ring and offered to deliver it to the king. He assured Dobyr to trust God—that God would reward his integrity. While Dobyr returned home, Sir Giles went to the palace, relating Dobyr’s story to King Stanislaus, who expressed a desire to meet Dobyr.
Meanwhile, Dobyr waited at home. Two hours later, the landlord knocked at the door, accompanied by men there to empty the building and put the tenants out on the street. As they were doing so, the sound of pounding hooves interrupted them. A man in the livery of the king dismounted and strode up the footpath.
“I have a message for one Dobyr,” he said.
Dobyr stepped forward. “I’m Dobyr,” he answered simply.
“The king wants to see you immediately.”
“I’ll come at once.”
The messenger swung around, mounted, and rode away, and the landlord gazed after him in wonderment. Dobyr turned to him. He couldn’t believe the change on the man’s face. The hard lines had relaxed. The landlord actually smiled.
“Now you men put Dobyr’s things back. He must go at once to see the king; so we won’t delay him. We can settle our business later. I’m sure we’ll work something out.” Dobyr stared at the man in disbelief. But he hadn’t time to respond. Squeezing Cara’s hand, he hurried off down the road toward the city.
He had never been to the palace before. Of course, he knew where it was—one could see its spires from a great distance. But as he neared the imposing gates he became suddenly conscious of his ragged clothing. The guards looked dubious, but when he gave his name, they let him pass.
At the majestic portals another guard called a servant. “Dobyr?” the servant questioned. “Oh, yes, the king left orders to bring you in.” Tall and thin, with black hair and piercing dark eyes, he wore the same green and gold livery the messenger had worn.
Dobyr followed him down majestic hallways past great arching doors. He caught breathtaking glimpses through the openings—glimpses of a world beyond his dreams. They passed another guard. Suddenly Dobyr found himself standing on the plush velvet carpet of the king’s inner apartment. The great room, obviously a sleeping chamber, was furnished in deep shades of red and purple.
At the far end stood the king. Dobyr recognized him from glimpses he had caught as the royal coach passed in the streets. King Stanislaus stood before a mirror. The royal tailor was fitting him with a magnificent suit. For the moment they seemed oblivious to the entry of Dobyr and his guide.
“It’s just a bit tight across the shoulders,” the king remarked. “And it should be a trifle longer. All in all, I think it’s quite becoming. Don’t forget, it must be finished by tonight.”
Turning, he caught sight of Dobyr and the servant standing inside the door. “What is it, Vladimir?”
“Your Majesty, this is Dobyr.” The servant pushed Dobyr forward and whispered, “Go near and kneel.”
Dobyr found himself walking toward the king. It relieved him to collapse on his knees. His legs surely wouldn’t have carried him much farther.
The king looked him over carefully. Although Dobyr felt his gaze, he couldn’t raise his eyes. “So this is the man who would let his family be put out in the snow rather than keep a ring of mine.”
Dobyr felt a blush warm his cheeks and neck. So Sir Giles had told the king everything. The king laughed aloud. “You blush, my man. But you have no cause for shame. I wish I had more subjects like you. Now look here, I have something for you.” Dobyr lifted his eyes. The king held out a bag. From its weight, it must be gold.
Taking the bag, Dobyr stammered his thanks, but his heart was glowing with a strange new fire. God really did care and had answered his prayers. He was thankful he hadn’t kept the ring!
Yes, God touched Dobyr’s life, providing for his pressing need. The bag of gold was only the beginning. The king gave him cattle from his own herds, and when the winter ended, he built him a home of his own. Over the door was placed an iron tablet with a raven holding a ring in its mouth. Engraved below was another stanza of the song Dobyr sang on his knees that bleak winter night:
“All means always possessing, Invincible in might; Thy doings are all blessing, Thy goings are all light.”
Even as Dobyr’s family learned, it’s still true today! GOD ANSWERS PRAYER!
YOU, TOO can “trust in the Lord with all YOUR heart! Do not lean to YOUR own understanding! In ALL YOUR WAYS acknowledge Him! And HE shall direct YOUR paths!” ~Proverbs 3:5-6
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