Following is a blog post Mr. David Wilkerson posted on his blog site prior to his death in an automobile accident later that same day. I find such comfort and reassurance in his words. I’m going through a time in my life now in which I am praying, seeking answers, and trying to find the balance of functioning in this world while walking in faith, trusting the Lord and doing what He has called me to do. There are days that I am under Satan’s attacks in which he is telling me some of the very things Mr. Wilkerson referenced in his blog post.
I have witnessed the Lord moving mountains in my life recently, yet because I haven’t received all the answers I am seeking, Satan tries to steal the joy of those victories from me. Patience is not my strongest asset. I always want the answers, the miracles, the solutions to come immediately. One thing the Lord revealed to me this morning during my prayer time with Him is this, “Sometimes we must wait for the Lord because the period of waiting provides the lesson we must learn. The rewards and blessings are not always in the miracles but are sometimes in the lessons learned and the growth obtained during those times of waiting.” I pray you find peace and comfort in Mr. Wilkerson’s words as well. God bless!
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 in this world.” By David Wilkerson
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