The Radiance of Christ’s Presence: A Path to Pleasing Him in Today’s World
In the quiet of the evening, I found myself immersed in a chapter from "Hungry For More of Jesus: Experiencing His Presence In These Troubled Times" by David Wilkerson. The words within spoke of a profound truth - the transformative power of Christ's presence in our lives and its relevance in the world today. "When the presence of Jesus is manifested, it exposes all secrets and brings all hidden things into the open. God’s people forsake all darkness and become open books, to be “read of all men” (2 Corinthians 3:2, KJV). Listen to the language of the spirit of holiness: “We keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight” (1 John 3:22, KJV). In the Greek translation, these words are very strong: “We keep His commandments, holding to them with great excitement, because we know it pleases Him!” Here is how I believe this spirit of holiness operates in a church where the presence of Jesus is manifested:First of all, brothers and sisters come to your church in victory with the smiles of overcomers. They testify, “I’m being changed! The Lord is putting a desire in my heart to obey Him and walk
Unyielding Faith in a Shifting World: Lessons from Hezekiah’s Choice
In the midst of a bustling world, where technology reigns and societal norms shift like sand, last evening I found my sanctuary in David Wilkerson's "Hungry for More of Jesus: Experiencing His Presence in These Troubled Times." Within the pages of this book, I encountered the unwavering spirit of Hezekiah—a symbol of resolute faith amidst adversity, a story as timeless as it is relevant. "Yet here was the conflict: As long as this people paid tribute to the devil, they remained unmolested. They had no opposition, no war. But then Hezekiah stepped out in faith toward God. He decided there would be no more appeasing the devil, no more halfway discipleship, no more compromise or worldly ties, regardless of the cost. And that’s when he received a letter from the devil. You see, the moment you give up on this world and put your life wholly in the hands of the Lord—watch out: All hell will come against you! You will become a target of the devil, and you will come under siege from the man of sin. You will be tested severely to see if you will really trust God in all things. And everywhere you look, you
