David Wilkinson

Posted By Administrator on May 5, 2010

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart,
but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
(Prov. 19:21 NIV)

At this point in time, most of you who will read this already know what has happened. Kristin and I did not get married on April 11th and we are not returning to Croatia this week like we had planned. This has by far been the most difficult month of my entire life. I had such great confidence and excitement for everything that I thought the Lord was doing. But then everything I had planned completely crumbled before me and all of a sudden I found myself completely lost and confused. I am not going to try and give any explanations for the occasions of this month; I still don’t understand it all fully. All I will say is that God is faithful and He is good! He has been my rock and my comfort and a very present help in time of need. Through this whole horrible trial of confusion and frustration, God has never left me, nor forsaken me. Even though I can’t see what in the world He is doing – I know He is doing something. Even though I can’t understand why – I know that He knows why. And in the end, all that matters is that He knows. And I trust that someday this will all make more sense; it will just take time. “My soul, wait silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him. He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. (Ps. 62:5-6)

I have been very much encouraged by this verse: “According to my earnest expectation and hope that I shall not be put to shame in anything, but that with all boldness, Christ shall even now, as always, be magnified in my body…” (Phil. 1:20) My prayer has always been that the Lord would be magnified in and through my life. This trial has brought much confusion and shame and embarrassment to me. Yet, the Lord reminded me that He is in control. I have no reason to be ashamed because He is my hope and the commander of my life. And even more than that, I can have the confident expectation that Christ will be exalted through this situation and through these circumstances! I am not exactly sure how, but I know the Lord will be magnified!

I do not have any plans to return to Croatia right now. I love the ministry there and really desire to return to it; however, it is obvious to me that now is not the right time. The ministry in Croatia will be fine without me. As always, the Lord doesn’t need us to work for Him. He desires to use us, but is never dependent on us. The Lord has raised up and sent other ministers to serve in Split and I trust and pray that He will continue to do so. Please pray with me that the Lord will send laborers to Croatia to share His love and His truth.

Until the Lord leads me to return to the mission field, I will be working and spending time with my family and friends. The Lord already provided a job! He blessed me with the opportunity to go to a Men’s Retreat with my dad. My dad was saved one year ago at that retreat! God is so good! Please pray for my dad’s battle with cancer. It is getting worse and the cancer is aggressive. He will have a third surgery soon.

Thank you all for your prayers and support. I have been overwhelmed by the emails and phone calls, all of the prayers and encouragement. I have the best friends in the world and I love you all. THE LORD BE MAGNIFIED!

“Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” (Ps. 27:14)

PRAYER:
1) I am NOT returning to Croatia this week. I will have to give up my plane ticket. My heart still desires to serve the Lord in Croatia, however my plans are indefinitely postponed. Please pray for me. Pray that the Lord will lead and direct my steps and where I go and what I do now.
2) My dad is still battling cancer. Cancer remains in his liver and has now returned to his colon. He is very uncomfortable and tired. Please pray for him. Ask the Lord to heal him and give him strength.
3) Grace Warholic (in Croatia) is due to have a baby any minute now! Pray for a healthy delivery and healthy baby.
4) Pray for the ministry in Croatia; that the Lord would save many souls!

PRAISE:
1) My dad has now been saved for one year! I am so thankful that he has the Lord during his battle with cancer.
2) The Lord has provided laborers to serve in Croatia in my place.
3) Nine people gave their lives to the Lord during a recent outreach in Split!!! (We’ve never had that many get saved before at one time!) Pray that they grow in the Lord and are discipled.

For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.” ~Isaiah 55:8-9

“We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps.” (Prov. 16:9 NLT)

“And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in You.” (Ps. 39:7)

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