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In the Christian tradition, the saints—those who have been set apart by God and are living in accordance with His will—are often depicted as individuals who experience profound answers to their prayers. These answers are seen as manifestations of God's faithfulness and power, prompting the saints to respond with praise and thanksgiving. The Bible provides numerous examples of such instances, illustrating the dynamic relationship between prayer, divine intervention, and worship.

Biblical Examples:

1. Hannah's Prayer for a Child:
Hannah, a devout woman, earnestly prayed for a child, and God answered her plea by granting her a son, Samuel. In response, Hannah offered a prayer of praise, acknowledging God's sovereignty and faithfulness. Her prayer is recorded in 1 Samuel 2:1-2: "Then Hannah prayed and said: 'My heart rejoices in the LORD; my horn is exalted in the LORD. My mouth speaks boldly against my enemies, for I rejoice in Your salvation. There is no one holy like the LORD. Indeed, there is no one besides You! And there is no rock like our God.'"

2. David's Deliverance:
King David frequently experienced God's deliverance from his enemies and responded with songs of praise. In Psalm 18, David reflects on how God answered his prayers for rescue: "I called to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I was saved from my enemies." (Psalm 18:3) This psalm is a testament to David's gratitude and recognition of God's intervention in his life.

3. Hezekiah's Healing:
King Hezekiah fell ill and was near death, but after fervent prayer, God extended his life. In Isaiah 38:20, Hezekiah expresses his gratitude: "The LORD will save me, and we will play my music on stringed instruments all the days of our lives at the house of the LORD." This response highlights the king's commitment to praise God publicly for His mercy and healing.

4. The Early Church's Deliverance:
In the New Testament, the early church experienced miraculous answers to prayer, leading to communal praise. When Peter was imprisoned, the church prayed earnestly for his release. God answered by sending an angel to free him, prompting the believers to rejoice. Acts 12:12-17 describes the scene of joy and astonishment as Peter recounts his miraculous escape.

Theological Insights:

The saints' responses to answered prayers underscore several key theological themes:

· God's Faithfulness: The saints' praise reflects their recognition of God's unwavering faithfulness. They understand that God hears and responds to the cries of His people, as affirmed in Psalm 34:17: "The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles."

· Divine Sovereignty: The saints acknowledge God's sovereignty in their praises, recognizing that He alone has the power to intervene in human affairs. This acknowledgment is a central aspect of their worship and gratitude.

· Community and Witness: The saints' public expressions of praise serve as a testimony to others of God's power and goodness. Their responses encourage the faith of the community and bear witness to God's active presence in the world.

· Transformation and Commitment: Answered prayers often lead to a transformation in the lives of the saints, deepening their commitment to God. Their praise is not merely a response to a single event but a reflection of a life oriented toward worship and obedience.

In summary, the saints' praise for answered prayers is a vital aspect of their spiritual lives, demonstrating their deep trust in God and their commitment to glorifying Him in all circumstances. Through their examples, believers are encouraged to approach God with confidence, knowing that He is both willing and able to respond to their needs.

Torrey's Topical Textbook

Psalm 116:17
I will offer to you the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call on the name of the LORD.
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Psalm 118:21
I will praise you: for you have heard me, and are become my salvation.
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Prayer Perfumed with Praise
... with prayer is found in the Old Testament saints, we have ... asked of God," they came
to you as answers to your ... When mercies come in answer to prayer they have a ...
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Prayer Answered, Love Nourished
... be a partaker of the inheritance of the saints in light. ... IN PRAYER, AND THE LONG
LIST OF ANSWERS WHICH WE ... The first prayer was a prayer for ourselves; we asked ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/prayer answered love nourished.htm

God Seeks Intercessors
... Faith sees the intercession of the saints to be part of ... And we may praise God that,
in our days too ... and to prove how actually and abundantly He answers prayer. ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/chapter xiv god seeks intercessors.htm

Prayer --Fills Man's Poverty with God's Riches
... affirm that God answers prayer, and answers by giving ... by the prayers of the soldier
saints everywhere. ... Prayer is the conspicuous, all-important essence and the ...
/.../bounds/the reality of prayer/ii prayerfills mans poverty with.htm

My God Will Hear Me
... To the questions put above answers can be given that remove some of ... to the very utmost
to use it in prayer and supplication for all saints and for ...
/.../murray/the ministry of intercession/chapter xii my god will.htm

Letter v. Prayer and Fasting.
... up so many prayers without receiving answers?" The apostle ... It has been the delight
of eminent saints, in all ... regard to the particular times of prayer, no very ...
/.../letter v prayer and fasting.htm

Putting God to Work
... the priceless value, and the high position which prayer obtains in the ... in heaven
have in the prayers of the saints and in accomplishing the answers to those ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bounds/the weapon of prayer/ii putting god to work.htm

Hezekiah, the Praying King
... God hears prayer, God heeds prayer, God answers prayer, and God ... Prayer breaks all
bars, dissolves all chains, opens ... all straits by which God's saints have been ...
/.../bounds/prayer and praying men/vi hezekiah the praying king.htm

Conditions of Effectual Prayer.
... class, and met with special promises), except to saints. ... why thousands of Christians
pray and never, get answers. ... God never leads the soul to a selfish prayer. ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/booth/godliness/chapter vii conditions of effectual.htm

Firm to the End.
... One thinks that God answers prayer, another is doubtful about it ... the body, of fasting
and prayer, of watchfulness ... into the front rank of saints, without having ...
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