God Offered Signs of Answered Prayers to Come

Answered Prayers to Come

Answered Prayers to Come… Here are Bible examples where prayers were answered, but the evidence came later — showing that God had already acted before the results appeared:

Daniel 10:12–13 — Daniel’s prayer was heard immediately, but an angel’s arrival was delayed.

Genesis 15:4–6; 21:1–2 — God promised Abraham a son; Isaac’s birth came years later.

1 Samuel 1:10–20 — Hannah prayed for a child; Samuel’s conception came afterward.

Exodus 2:23–25; 3:7–10 — God heard Israel’s groaning long before Moses returned to deliver them.

Luke 1:13, 57 — Zechariah’s prayer for a son was answered in John the Baptist’s birth months later.

Acts 10:1–4, 30–33 — Cornelius’s prayers and alms were remembered before Peter arrived with God’s message.

2 Kings 20:4–6 — Before Isaiah left the courtyard, God answered Hezekiah’s prayer for healing.

Genesis 24:12–15 — Before Abraham’s servant finished praying, Rebekah appeared — an unseen answer unfolding.

Acts 12:5–16 — The church prayed for Peter’s release; he knocked at the door while they still prayed.

Luke 18:1–8 — Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow—answers may be determined long before they manifest.

Mark 11:24 — Jesus taught that prayer is answered when believed, even before results are visible.

John 11:41–44 — Jesus thanked the Father for hearing Him before Lazarus walked out of the tomb.