He died in a car accident after writing this and went home to be with the lord. My soul is deeply grieved today and this grief has overshadowed everything else.
First, it does not make sense at all. Secondly, this was one man whose devotionals sustained me during my lowest moments as I struggled in confusion. His life inspired me. Unwavering trust in the midst od great trials.
Now I can only imagine and glorious the crown handed to him will be by Jesus. I can imagine the moment even as I pray comfort for his ailing wife and family.
David Wilkerson has finished the journey and gone home! His great prize awaits him.
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From: DAVID WILKERSON TODAY <no-reply@lists.worldchallenge.org>
Date: April 27, 2011 3:02:12 PM GMT+08:00
To: devotions-en@lists.worldchallenge.org
Subject: WHEN ALL MEANS FAIL
Reply-To: devotions@davidwilkerson.org
David Wilkerson Today
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2011
WHEN ALL MEANS FAIL
To believe when all means fail is exceedingly pleasing to God and is most
acceptable. Jesus said to Thomas, "You have believed because you have seen,
but blessed are those that do believe and have not seen" (John 20:29).
Blessed are those who believe when there is no evidence of an answer to
prayer—who trust beyond hope when all means have failed.
Someone has come to the place of hopelessness—the end of hope—the end of
all means. A loved one is facing death and doctors give no hope. Death seems
inevitable. Hope is gone. The miracle prayed for is not happening.
That is when Satan's hordes come to attack your mind with fear, anger,
overwhelming questions: "Where is your God now? You prayed until you had no
tears left. You fasted. You stood on promises. You trusted."
Blasphemous thoughts will be injected into your mind: "Prayer failed. Faith
failed. Don't quit on God—just do not trust him anymore. It doesn't
pay!"
Even questioning God's existence will be injected into your mind. These have
been the devices of Satan for centuries. Some of the godliest men and women who
ever lived were under such demonic attacks.
To those going through the valley and shadow of death, hear this word: Weeping
will last through some dark, awful nights—and in that darkness you will soon
hear the Father whisper, "I am with you. I cannot tell you why right now, but
one day it will all make sense. You will see it was all part of my plan. It was
no accident. It was no failure on your part. Hold fast. Let me embrace you in
your hour of pain."
Beloved, God has never failed to act but in goodness and love. When all means
fail—his love prevails. Hold fast to your faith. Stand fast in his Word.
There is no other hope.
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