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Dearly Beloved:
PRAISE GOD FOR HIS TENDER MERCIES.
I have a short message for those who have experienced a painful, overwhelming situation. I am not speaking now to those enjoying a time of rest from suffering, who are not in any kind of pain or sorrow. Thank God for those times of quiet rest.
I receive so many letters from precious followers of Jesus who are living with incredible inner sorrow and crisis situations: divorce, children on drugs or in jail, the death of a spouse. A sister who is so in love with the Lord but grieves over the death of three of her children who suffocated in a fire. A pastor who grieves for his wife, who left him and his children for a lesbian lover. It goes on and on — so many godly people burdened with such grief and pain.
I have a message for you who suffer sorrow, who grieve or live in pain. In Psalm 40, David cried, “Innumerable evils have compassed me about… Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me: O Lord, make haste to help me” (vv 12–13). “Let all those that seek you rejoice and be glad in thee… But I am poor and needy; the Lord thinketh upon me; thou art my help and my deliverer; do not tarry, O my Lord” (vv. 16–17). I have been so blessed and comforted by this one line in verse 17: “The Lord thinketh upon me.” Imagine that — the Lord God who created all things, the God of this universe, is thinking about me! Even now, at this very hour, his thoughts are about you in your hour of need.
When Israel was captive in Babylon, mourning over the loss of homes and families and enduring grief and trouble, God sent word to them through Jeremiah: “For I know my thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not evil, to give you an expected end” (Jeremiah 29:11). God said to his people, “Your nightmare is going to end. I have only good, loving thoughts toward you, and if you seek me with all your heart, you will find me” (see Jeremiah 29:11–13).
God is not mad at you. Godly people do get afflicted, so do not waver in your trust in God. In times of stress and feelings of loneliness and regrets, go to prayer. Pour your heart out to the Lord. He is thinking of you — he is at work for you.
A closing word: Our Bible school, Mount Zion School of Ministry, is now accepting applications for the fall term beginning August 27, 2007. This Bible school has been mightily blessed by the Holy Spirit. Our total enrollment is 132 students. It amazes me to see how the Holy Spirit calls such dedicated students to this campus. They are learning how to seek God, to know his voice and to walk a life worthy of Christ. This is a school you can send your children or grandchildren to, knowing they will grow in grace and the knowledge of the Lord. Students may register online at www.mzsom.org. Or, write to Mt. Zion School of Ministry, Admissions Department, 74 Harrison School Road, Grantville, PA 17028.
Thanks to all our dear readers and friends who support our mission outreaches all over the world. We pray in all our funds — not one dollar is from the government — and it is all by faith. In over 50 years of helping the poor and needy, God has not once failed to meet every need. God be praised.
His bondservant,
DAVID WILKERSON
DW:bbm 3.19.07
