God Is Faithful: A Daily Invitation into the Father Heart of God
Overview
David Wilkerson was devoted to seeking and serving the Lord. Through the ministries he founded—Teen Challenge, World Challenge, and Times Square Church—Dave helped transform lives all over the world. This book honors his tremendous spiritual legacy. Mined from his personal writings, it offers 365 insightful, inspiring reflections that reveal the loving heart of the Father. Each day in this year-long devotional journey, you can experience what Wilkerson knew intimately and preached passionately to all: God is faithful and he takes great delight in you.
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- Features daily devotionals for a year-long period
- Collects thoughts and reflections from Wilkerson’s personal writings
- Encourages readers with the depth of God’s love
- The Father Heart of God: He Delights in Us, His Children
- God’s Hand of Goodness: He Delights in Blessing Us
- A Believing Heart: He Delights in Our Faith
- The Life of Prayer: He Delights in Intimacy with Us
- God’s Healing Hand: He Delights in Restoring Us
- Holy Before the Lord: He Delights in Our Obedience
- Sharing God’s Burden: He Delights in Our Service
- Help Is on the Way: He Delights in Helping Us
- God Has Everything Under Control: He Delights in Planning Our Future
Top Highlights
“It is absolutely imperative that we believe God delights in us. Then we will be able to accept that every circumstance in our lives will eventually prove to be our Father’s loving will for us. And He will bring joy out of our struggle.” (Page 15)
“Faith comes not by striving, but by resting on the promises of God.” (Page 105)
“Walking in the Spirit is simply allowing the Holy Spirit to do in us what God sent Him to do.” (Page 137)
“God wants us to be able to say, ‘I believe You rule over the trials of my life even when I do not understand. Help me understand the lessons You want me to learn, Jesus. Whether I live or die, I am Yours!’” (Page 52)
“Am I relying on the Holy Spirit to make me more like Jesus—in my home, my ministry, my relationships?’” (Page 352)
My friend Dave Wilkerson’s voice continues to speak words of encouragement to people of faith. You will be blessed daily as you meditate on his devotional thoughts from the Word of God.
—Jim Cymbala, pastor, The Brooklyn Tabernacle, NY
The life and witness of David Wilkerson is a testimony to the power of Holy Spirit ministry and the wisdom and sanity of a life lived in alignment with God’s Word and ways. This devotional guide will doubtless assist many on the pathway to such a Christ-honoring lifestyle.
—Jack W. Hayford, chancellor, The King’s University
David Wilkerson (1931–2011) was the founder of Teen Challenge and World Challenge and longtime senior pastor of Times Square Church. He authored more than 30 books, including the bestsellers The Cross and the Switchblade and Knowing God by Name. He ministered to people worldwide, and on the day of his death, he was still ministering.