How does God answer prayers?

God answers prayers in ways that are always rooted in His perfect will and timing. Sometimes, He responds with a clear "yes," as seen when Jesus healed the leper with a touch, showing His compassion and willingness to help ([41:52]). Other times, God's answer is "no," like when Paul pleaded three times for healing and God replied, "My grace is sufficient for you," teaching us that His strength is made perfect in our weakness ([44:00]). There are also times when God answers with "wait" or "caution," similar to a yellow light, encouraging us to trust His timing and plan ([46:04]).

Importantly, God's answers are always for our good, even if we don't understand them at the moment. Jesus' prayer in Gethsemane exemplifies this—He asked for the cup to pass, but ultimately submitted to God's will ([45:00]). We are reminded that God's main purpose in answering prayers is to bring glory to Himself and to be a witness to others, as Jesus' healing of the leper was meant to testify to the coming of the Messiah ([48:54]).

Ultimately, God's answers are guided by His love and wisdom, and often, the greatest healing comes through spiritual renewal and eternal life, which surpasses physical healing. We are called to trust Him, pray boldly, and be willing to share His love with others, knowing that He always answers according to what is best for us and His kingdom ([52:37]).