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NO TIME for TIMID FAITH
by David Wilkerson
Take a look at the current condition of our nation and the world.
What do you see? Christīs prophecy is being fulfilled before our
very eyes: "On the earth distress of nations, with perplexity ...
menīs hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those
things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the
heavens will be shaken" (Luke 21:25-26).
Paul also speaks of this time: "When they say, `Peace and safety!ī
then sudden destruction comes upon them" (1 Thessalonians 5:3).
Paul is describing a people who live smugly and securely, boasting,
"Weīve achieved success and peace. Everything is going along
just fine." Yet, at the very moment people feel most secure,
destruction comes. Suddenly, the security they cherished
vanishes and society is overwhelmed by fear.
Yet we are not to fear. Paul told the Thessalonians they were
being preserved in spirit, soul and body (see 5:23). Godīs purpose
behind it all is to "fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and
the work of faith with power" (2 Thessalonians 1:11). Paul was
saying, "Youīre being called to fulfill a work of faith - not a silent
faith but one that demonstrates the power of Christ."
This is not a time for timid faith! Our Captain is calling us to stand
up in the midst of a fearful society and engage in "power faith."
We are to make the declaration: "God sent me before you to ...
save your lives by a great deliverance" (Genesis 45:7).
Our Lord is not surprised by anything happening today. When
the world is reeling from disasters, with sorrows mounting on all
sides, God will be calling forth faithful soldiers who have been
trained for battle. These devoted men and women have endured
trials and emerged with a sure faith. The power of God rests on
them. Such power may not be seen on a grand scale; it may
be seen only in simple ways: a quiet spirit, a smile in a sea of
frowns; a rest of soul, mind and body as others tremble.
All ministry comes from communion with the Father, so diligently
seek him in prayer. Truly, you are called forth as a member of
his company for such a time as this.
by David Wilkerson
Take a look at the current condition of our nation and the world.
What do you see? Christīs prophecy is being fulfilled before our
very eyes: "On the earth distress of nations, with perplexity ...
menīs hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those
things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the
heavens will be shaken" (Luke 21:25-26).
Paul also speaks of this time: "When they say, `Peace and safety!ī
then sudden destruction comes upon them" (1 Thessalonians 5:3).
Paul is describing a people who live smugly and securely, boasting,
"Weīve achieved success and peace. Everything is going along
just fine." Yet, at the very moment people feel most secure,
destruction comes. Suddenly, the security they cherished
vanishes and society is overwhelmed by fear.
Yet we are not to fear. Paul told the Thessalonians they were
being preserved in spirit, soul and body (see 5:23). Godīs purpose
behind it all is to "fulfill all the good pleasure of His goodness and
the work of faith with power" (2 Thessalonians 1:11). Paul was
saying, "Youīre being called to fulfill a work of faith - not a silent
faith but one that demonstrates the power of Christ."
This is not a time for timid faith! Our Captain is calling us to stand
up in the midst of a fearful society and engage in "power faith."
We are to make the declaration: "God sent me before you to ...
save your lives by a great deliverance" (Genesis 45:7).
Our Lord is not surprised by anything happening today. When
the world is reeling from disasters, with sorrows mounting on all
sides, God will be calling forth faithful soldiers who have been
trained for battle. These devoted men and women have endured
trials and emerged with a sure faith. The power of God rests on
them. Such power may not be seen on a grand scale; it may
be seen only in simple ways: a quiet spirit, a smile in a sea of
frowns; a rest of soul, mind and body as others tremble.
All ministry comes from communion with the Father, so diligently
seek him in prayer. Truly, you are called forth as a member of
his company for such a time as this.