A Prophetic Message
God warns of fearful times ahead, but promises to keep His people safe if they trust in Him and draw near in faith and confidence.
In this sermon, the preacher warns of fearful times ahead and the calamities that will come upon the nation. However, he encourages the listeners not to fear but to run to God in their minds and hearts. He assures them that if they come to God in confidence and faith, he will keep them safe and protect them from the wicked one and the spirit of this age. The preacher emphasizes the importance of trusting God and rising up in faith, even in the midst of a fearful world, and encourages the listeners to have the testimony of eagerly awaiting the return of Jesus.
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This message is one of the Times Square Church pulpit series. It was recorded in the sanctuary of Times Square Church in Manhattan, New York City. Other tapes are available by writing World Challenge, PO Box 260, Lindell, Texas 75771 or calling 903-963-8626.
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And even now, while the nation and the city is in fear, there are great calamities still come to this nation. But I warn you because I love you and I warn you because I want you to draw near to me. And when you hear these things, you are not to fear.
For the word says that men's hearts shall fill them with fear. But when you hear these things, when these sudden things come upon the nation and upon the city, you are not to fear, but you are to run to me in your mind and in your heart. Immediately run to me in my embrace because I will keep you.
I will keep you safe in my arms. If you will come in confidence and faith in me and be not afraid, this will be your testimony in the days ahead that around you on the job, around you on subways, around you everywhere you go, people are literally going to break down and weep and cry. Why? Why? Why? Even now they do so.
But you are not to cry. Why? You're to say, even so come Lord Jesus. You're to say, even so come Lord Jesus.
So be not afraid. More, much more is to come. Frightening the whole world, but my people will rise up in faith and I promise you that if you will trust me, I will keep you from the wicked one.
I will keep you from the spirit of this age. I will send angels to walk with you. I will send angels to guard you and no weapon formed against you shall prosper.
Lift your hands and just thank the Lord. We give you thanks. We give you praise.
Sermon Outline
- I. Introduction
- A. Warning of fearful times ahead
- B. Importance of drawing near to God
- II. Fear and Faith
- A. Men's hearts will be filled with fear
- B. God's promise to keep us safe
- III. The Role of the Believer
- A. Not to fear, but to run to God
- B. To trust in God's promise to keep us safe
- IV. The Coming Calamities
- A. Great calamities will come upon the nation
- B. God's people will rise up in faith
Key Quotes
“You are not to fear, but you are to run to me in your mind and in your heart.” — David Wilkerson
“I will keep you safe in my arms.” — David Wilkerson
“Even so, come Lord Jesus.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- You should trust in God's promise to keep you safe, even in the face of calamities.
- You should run to God in faith and confidence when you hear about the coming calamities.
- You should say, 'Even so, come Lord Jesus,' when you see people breaking down and weeping around you.