A group of Jewish students visiting the US-Mexico border in Eagle Pass, Texas, witnessed what some are calling a miracle after their prayers for rain on behalf of a local pecan farmer were unexpectedly answered.
Led by Shloime Zionce, the students encountered a local pecan farm owner during their visit to the border area. The farmer had been struggling with a severe two-year drought. She approached the group and explained about the drought: "We've been praying for rain, but nothing has worked," she told them, saying she believed they had a "special connection to God."
Zionce led a brief prayer in English, asking for rain. At the farmer's request, the students also sang "Esa Einai El Heharim," a song from Psalms.
Despite weather forecasts showing no sign of rain, the farmer thanked the group for their prayers and promised to update them on any changes. The students then continued their trip, eventually returning to San Antonio where they were staying.
In an unexpected turn of events, the farmer called the group that evening. "You won't believe this," she said, "It's pouring rain here. The skies have opened up, and it's a downpour like we haven't seen in years."
Attributing the sudden rainfall to the students' prayers, the farmer remarked, "I see now when God sends His army—His soldiers—things happen. Your prayers made a difference."
* Yeshiva World News contributed to this article.
