David Wilkerson's Prophecy 3/7/09
In April of 1973, David Wilkerson, one of the best-known Pentecostal figures in the country, claimed to have received a vision from God which he later published in a book entilted The Vision. In it he set forth the contents of that vision which basically predicted more apostasy, moral corruption, economic distress, increasing persecution of believers, and various natural calamities which would all occur "in this generation." You don't need the internet to research how much we've seen of these things since that prediction. It is pretty obvious. Yet, there have been varied opinions as to the accuracy of the specifics of his predictions. If this is the case, the Bible guides us to judge prophecy in this way: Did it come to pass? If it came to pass, then that person had heard from God (see Deut.18:21-22). So I recommend you get his book and consider for yourself its accuracy.
Now there is another prediction from David Wilkerson that came out via email on March 7th of this year. You can go to their website to read it in its entirety [see link below]. I've been asked by a number of people what my thoughts were about it, so I read it and prayed about his predicting that "an earth-shattering calamity is about to happen;" i.e.- something in the near future that will "be so frightening, we are all going to tremble." He continued to advise us to store up a thirty-day supply of non-pereishable food, toiletries, and other essentials.
Since I was saved, I've witnessed a number of similar predictions. In 1974 it was prophesied that Anchorage, Alaska was going to have another major earthquake and to prepare for it. It never came. In the late 70's it was prophesied [by someone who got a previous catastrophic pediction right] that Florida would be hit by a massive tidal wave and bury the entire state under water. People sold property to "get out of dodge" and yet, it never happened. Also, during the late 70's, it was predicted that America would come into an economic and food shortage crisis to which many stored up food to prepare for, but it never came to pass. In the late 90's, it was prophesied by prophets and predicted by computer experts that Y2K would create a global computer glitch that would send us spinning into a technical and electrical meltdown. The world prepared, food was stored, and everyone waited with bated breath to see what would happen on New Year's Eve, 2000. It didn't happen.
It is worthy to note, however, that there is a biblical precedence when the prophet Agabus predicted in Acts that a severe famine would spread throughout the entire Roman empire. This came to pass during the reign of Claudius Caesar. The disciples acted upon that prediction and prepared provisions for the saints in Judea (Acts 11:27-30). In that case, the prediction was true, they made the necessary preparations, and got through it. So what do we do; throw all caution to the wind and approach this new prediction with skepticism? Or do we prepare as in the other times of predicted disasters?
First, one must determine for themselves if David Wilkerson's former predictions were accurate and, therefore, worthy of our consideration; but you'll have to do your homework. Second, if it is true, we should ask God for mercy to hold it back. Third, in all reality it is possible that a second major terrorist attack could trigger another global financial glitch that could seriously compound the problems of our current economic challenges. If so, this could result in a pandemonium of mass looting and fires from desperate, scared, and frustrated people.
My recommendation is not to be alarmed and ask God what he would have you do. The only way we can know the certainty of this prediction is "if "or "when" it happens, whatever "it" is. I have no criticism of David Wilkerson's prediction and respect his courage to step out and put his reputation on the line. He acted on his conscience to warn us, because he believed the Holy Spirit led him to do it. Catastrophe or not, however, I believe our future will be filled with an ever increasing global challenge in every measure; financially, morally, politically, and governmentally. But I'm confident that God will give us answers and provision for such times as he has done throughout history with his people.
For now, I would encourage you to continue about your normal business. We can't run and hide from "what if's," or unsuspecting, potential, calamities. History's pages are filled with tragic calamitous events that affected saints and non-believers alike. No one is guaranteed exemption from these things. What we can do, to prepare for such times, is to develop a deep and growing relationship with Jesus who is our unshakeable Rock and Fortress. If we put our confidence in the "arm of flesh," or find our peace only in our "storehouses," then we will not have peace in times of suffering and hardship.
As for the preparation, yes, I do think it is prudent to make some preparations, but moderately and not excessively or we will put our confidence more in our "stash" than in God. Remember how the children of Israel went into a desert for 40 years where God fed them daily with manna from heaven (see Ex 16:13-26). He didn't want them to gather more than necessary for that day and gather twice on the sixth to cover their Sabbath meals. It was a point of trusting God for their daily provision [i.e.- Give us this day our daily bread].
So when it comes to potential catastrophes, it all boils down to having a balance of prudence and confidence in the Lord who is our Provider. He'll give us the strategy when, or if, the catastrophe comes.
~Dr. J
The Prophecy: http://www.worldchallenge.org/coverletter/an_urgent_message
Now there is another prediction from David Wilkerson that came out via email on March 7th of this year. You can go to their website to read it in its entirety [see link below]. I've been asked by a number of people what my thoughts were about it, so I read it and prayed about his predicting that "an earth-shattering calamity is about to happen;" i.e.- something in the near future that will "be so frightening, we are all going to tremble." He continued to advise us to store up a thirty-day supply of non-pereishable food, toiletries, and other essentials.
Since I was saved, I've witnessed a number of similar predictions. In 1974 it was prophesied that Anchorage, Alaska was going to have another major earthquake and to prepare for it. It never came. In the late 70's it was prophesied [by someone who got a previous catastrophic pediction right] that Florida would be hit by a massive tidal wave and bury the entire state under water. People sold property to "get out of dodge" and yet, it never happened. Also, during the late 70's, it was predicted that America would come into an economic and food shortage crisis to which many stored up food to prepare for, but it never came to pass. In the late 90's, it was prophesied by prophets and predicted by computer experts that Y2K would create a global computer glitch that would send us spinning into a technical and electrical meltdown. The world prepared, food was stored, and everyone waited with bated breath to see what would happen on New Year's Eve, 2000. It didn't happen.
It is worthy to note, however, that there is a biblical precedence when the prophet Agabus predicted in Acts that a severe famine would spread throughout the entire Roman empire. This came to pass during the reign of Claudius Caesar. The disciples acted upon that prediction and prepared provisions for the saints in Judea (Acts 11:27-30). In that case, the prediction was true, they made the necessary preparations, and got through it. So what do we do; throw all caution to the wind and approach this new prediction with skepticism? Or do we prepare as in the other times of predicted disasters?
First, one must determine for themselves if David Wilkerson's former predictions were accurate and, therefore, worthy of our consideration; but you'll have to do your homework. Second, if it is true, we should ask God for mercy to hold it back. Third, in all reality it is possible that a second major terrorist attack could trigger another global financial glitch that could seriously compound the problems of our current economic challenges. If so, this could result in a pandemonium of mass looting and fires from desperate, scared, and frustrated people.
My recommendation is not to be alarmed and ask God what he would have you do. The only way we can know the certainty of this prediction is "if "or "when" it happens, whatever "it" is. I have no criticism of David Wilkerson's prediction and respect his courage to step out and put his reputation on the line. He acted on his conscience to warn us, because he believed the Holy Spirit led him to do it. Catastrophe or not, however, I believe our future will be filled with an ever increasing global challenge in every measure; financially, morally, politically, and governmentally. But I'm confident that God will give us answers and provision for such times as he has done throughout history with his people.
For now, I would encourage you to continue about your normal business. We can't run and hide from "what if's," or unsuspecting, potential, calamities. History's pages are filled with tragic calamitous events that affected saints and non-believers alike. No one is guaranteed exemption from these things. What we can do, to prepare for such times, is to develop a deep and growing relationship with Jesus who is our unshakeable Rock and Fortress. If we put our confidence in the "arm of flesh," or find our peace only in our "storehouses," then we will not have peace in times of suffering and hardship.
As for the preparation, yes, I do think it is prudent to make some preparations, but moderately and not excessively or we will put our confidence more in our "stash" than in God. Remember how the children of Israel went into a desert for 40 years where God fed them daily with manna from heaven (see Ex 16:13-26). He didn't want them to gather more than necessary for that day and gather twice on the sixth to cover their Sabbath meals. It was a point of trusting God for their daily provision [i.e.- Give us this day our daily bread].
So when it comes to potential catastrophes, it all boils down to having a balance of prudence and confidence in the Lord who is our Provider. He'll give us the strategy when, or if, the catastrophe comes.
~Dr. J
The Prophecy: http://www.worldchallenge.org/coverletter/an_urgent_message
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