Nov 23 2008
Comfort Ye My People…
Are you struggling as a Christian wondering how this whole thing will turn out? Are you overwhelmed with seemingly insurmountable problems? The most recent David Wilkerson Newsletter spoke directly to this issue, so I want to share his encouraging words with you.
In Matt. 15:32 Jesus said to His disciples: “I have compassion on this multitude because they continue with me now three days, and have nothing to eat, and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way.”
“I believe Christ was making a statement… here. He was saying, ‘I’m going to do more for the people than heal them. I’ll make sure they have enough bread to eat. I’m concerned about everything that affects their lives. You have to see that I am more than just power. I am also compassion. If you see me only as a healer, a miracle worker, you will fear me. But if you also see me as compassionate, you’re going to love and trust me.
“I am writing this message for all who are on the brink of exhaustion, about to faint, overwhelmed by your present situation. You’ve been a faithful servant, feeding others, confident that God can do the impossible for his people. Yet you have some lingering doubt about his willingness to intervene in your struggle. (Emphasis added.)
“I wonder how many readers…have spoken words of faith…to others, who face distressing, seemingly hopeless situations. You have urged them, ‘Hold on! The Lord is able. He is a miracle-working God, and his promises are true. Don’t lose hope, because he’s going to answer your cry.
“Do you believe in miracles? That is the question the Holy Spirit asked of me. My answer was, ‘Yes, of course…”
“Yet this answer is not good enough.The Lord’s question to each of us is really, ‘Do you believe I can work a miracle for you?‘ And not just one miracle, but a miracle for every crisis, every situation we face. We need more than Old Testament miracles, New Testament miracles, and bygone miracles in history. We need up-to-date miracles that are designed for us and our situation. (Emphasis added.)
Think of the one difficulty you’re facing right now, your greatest need, your most troubling problem. You’ve prayed about it for so long. Do you really believe the Lord can and will work it out, in ways you can’t conceive? That kind of faith commands the heart to quit fretting and asking questions. It tells you to rest in the Father’s care, trusting him to do everything in his way and time.”
Let not your heart be troubled, for we serve a God of tender compassion! Don’t give up! Your answer is on the way!
In His great love,
Nancy
