George Müller (1805–1898) became famous for running orphanages in England during a time when children were starving on the streets. He never asked people for money, never advertised needs, and never fundraised.
Why?
Because he believed work is not our provision — God is our Provider.
His daily work was full of effort:
- Feeding thousands of children
- Educating them
- Running multiple homes
- Paying staff
- Managing operations
Yet he said:
“The work of God, done in the way of God, will never lack the supply of God.”
One morning, the orphanage had no food.
The staff panicked.
The children sat at the dining tables with empty plates.
Müller told them…
“Children, we shall sit down and thank God for the food.”
They prayed — and then waited.
Moments later…
Knock, knock!
A baker stood at the door:
“Mr. Müller, I couldn’t sleep last night.
God told me you needed bread this morning.”
Soon after, another knock…
A milk cart had broken down in front of the orphanage.
The milkman said:
“The milk will spoil.
Can the children use it?”
God provided bread and milk on time — without Müller striving, pleading, or performing.