At the End of the Rope?
David Wilkerson challenges listeners to examine their trust in God's promises and to receive God's wisdom by believing with no wavering.
David Wilkerson challenges listeners who feel weary and at the end of their rope to affirm their faith in God's promises. He emphasizes that God is faithful to supply all needs, never leaves us, and provides wisdom generously to those who ask in faith. Wilkerson encourages believers to take inventory of their trust in God and to embrace joy in trials, as these moments develop patience and completeness in faith. He reminds us that unwavering belief in God's word is essential for receiving His blessings and wisdom.
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Are you at the end of the rope? Weary, cast down, about to give up? I challenge you to answer the following questions with a simple yes or no:
-Does the Word of God promise to supply all your needs?
-Did Jesus say he would never leave you, but would be with you to the end?
-Did he say he would keep you from falling and present you faultless before the Father's throne?
-Did he say that he would supply you with all you need at all times? Did he promise you all the seed you need to spread the gospel?
-Is he more willing to give than you are to receive? Is he greater in you than he that is in the world?
-Are his thoughts toward you good thoughts? Is he a rewarder of those who diligently seek him?
-Is he preparing a place for you in glory? Is he coming in the clouds to gather his people home? Are you going with him when he comes?
Your answer to all of these should be, "Absolutely, yes!"
Now--take inventory. Ask yourself, Do I really believe God is faithful to his word or do I waver in my trust?
"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptation; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
"If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord" (James 1:2-7).
You can lay hold of God's wisdom, all the wisdom needed to solve life's problems--if you will believe with no wavering by casting your very life and future on this promise.
God giveth to all men...liberally...wisdom.
Sermon Outline
- The Promise of God's Provision
- Does the Word of God promise to supply all your needs?
- Did Jesus promise to be with us to the end?
- Did Jesus promise to keep us from falling and present us faultless before the Father's throne?
Key Quotes
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptation; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.” — David Wilkerson
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not;” — David Wilkerson
“God giveth to all men...liberally...wisdom.” — David Wilkerson
Application Points
- Take inventory of your faith and ask yourself if you truly believe God is faithful to his word.
- Believe with no wavering and cast your life and future on God's promise to receive God's wisdom.
- Ask God in faith, without wavering, and He will give you wisdom liberally.