THE BEST IS YET AHEAD! by David Wilkerson

This word is awesome, it reveals to us that there is a reward for not giving up. It confirms that everything in our lives is employed. However, I pray that those of us who are called, chosen, to help those who are now going through are willing to be transparent. It does you know good for me to say to you well I know what you are going through, I have been through so much myself, when you are dealing with the loss of child and the only thing I lost was some money, you see it doesn't compare, now while I can hear you out and pray with you. Our pains and losses are not equal. On the same token, we should never say to someone if you went through what I went through, because often they are sharing with you their right now, and who are we too minimize it. When you do this don't be surprised when this person doesn't seek you again. Sometimes your lessons were to teach you to listen, we can't always speak.


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David Wilkerson Today

FRIDAY, JUNE 22, 2012

THE BEST IS YET AHEAD!
by David Wilkerson
[May 19, 1931 - April 27, 2011]

Perhaps during times of affliction you have almost fainted. You may have been
so weak and weary you thought you couldn't go another step. But now, from where
you stand, you can say, "I never want to go through that again but God brought
me out. He has been faithful. Praise the Lord!"

God is not satisfied with a heartfelt "thank you" from us. Rather, He says,
"Wait just a moment, My child. I did not bring you through all those troubles
and afflictions just to make you a grateful overcomer. I've spent years
training you, putting you through all these things for a purpose, and I'm not
going to let you waste them now. I fully intend for my investment to pay off. I
tell you, your best work is ahead of you!"

Now, as you emerge from your college-level afflictions, God opens your eyes to
your struggling friends in kindergarten. These beloved ones don't think they
can make it, so what do you do with your affliction experiences? God whispers
to you, "I need seasoned, tested veterans, people who have survived deep waters
and awful fires, who have been refined through suffering. I want people who will
prove My faithfulness to this generation!" The psalmist writes: "That ye may
tell it to the generation following" (Psalm 48:13). "Now also when I am old and
greyheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this
generation, and thy power to everyone that is to come" (71:18).

Paul sums it all up beautifully: "But I would ye should understand, brethren,
that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the
furtherance of the gospel" (Philippians 1:12). That is saying something! When
Paul wrote this, he was an older man with years of experience and he was in the
midst of one of the worst trials of his life. He spoke to his friends from his
heart:

"It would be the most wonderful thing right now if I could go home and be with
my Lord. That is my greatest desire. But I'm a veteran; I've been through
afflictions and trials and I know I'm needed here. This generation needs to see
a sufferer who survives and rejoices in any affliction. My son Timothy is going
to face all that I've faced, and he needs to know that God will bring him
through. So, it is best that I stay and endure these deep afflictions. Look at
me! Not only have I survived, but I have true hope. I'm not down or depressed.
I rejoice in the Lord for all He has brought me through!"