Pastor David Wilkerson - Beloved Child of God - enjoying His presence

The following is a very comforting message written by Pastor David Wilkerson today - of all days. Pastor Dave was killed today in an accident. His wife is in critical condition. Please keep the family in your prayers. He will be greatly missed, but oh what joy in Heaven! I can just imagine the Father saying, " Welcome home, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord!" Surely he fought the good fight, finished His course, and kept the faith.

WHEN ALL MEANS FAIL
by David Wilkerson | April 27, 2011

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.

It makes me want to shout hallelujah!

I thought about this song this morning as I heard AWESOME news from Michail ! He had a visit from his nurse, and she has pronounced his bedsores completely gone! He now has one remaining bandage that stays in place for about 1 month. We are so excited to see the touch of the Lord on his body, and we are believing Him for complete healing!

When I think about the Lord
how He saved me, how He raised me
how He filled me with the Holy Ghost
how He healed me to the uttermost
When I think about the Lord
how He picked me up
turned me around
how He set my feet
on solid ground

It makes me want to shout
Hallelujah! thank you, Jesus!
Lord, you're worthy
of all the glory, and all the honor
and all the praise!
Hallelujah! thank you, Jesus!
Lord, you're worthy
of all the glory, and all the honor
and all the praise!

It makes me want to shout!

April...for real?

I can't believe that it is April already. This year has begun to fly, and on one hand I am so excited that it is, because I am looking froward to my wedding, but then there is the load of things I have to accomplish before August, and I often wonder if time could slow down a little I might be able to breath better!

I am back in Milwaukee, and have realized that as easy as it was to work on things in Canada, I have to work a little harder here, as there is more commotion here at home with my family. I have to focus more. Making lists and keeping up with a certain pattern helps a lot, as well as always timing things... I feel like I don't know what I would do without a clock right now! :) I have also been informed that it is OK take time for myself, and not spend every waking moment working on wedding plans...cause I will burn out. I think this is wise advice, though it will be hard for me to make this a part of my life. I don't like to fuss over myself too much, but I know I have to take care of my body.

The sun is shining today! I am looking forward to warm weather and the arrival of Spring. There is 1 month and 8 days remaining before Michail and I will be betrothed. We are so excited! I have been blessed by the Lord so much by such a wonderful man of God. All my love to you my sweetest!