Courage and Comfort...

Good morning, 

Well, the sun is shining this morning! It is still cool, but compared to the rest of the U.S. we are hot!

Today, I would like to share a paragraph from my book, "Courage & Comfort." (p.30)

"On March 9, 2017, I was moved to room #506 in the Cancer Ward. All my life I have been healthy and strong. I was the one who helped people who were ill or weak. Now, I have to ask for help just to use the restroom! At this point, if I didn't have Jesus in my life, I would not just be humbled but crushed. Little did I know that I was just beginning my journey through cancer and what the treatments for cancer would do to me."

Here I am nine years later and I am still dealing with the effects of the Chemotherapy, Whole Brian Radiation, and two rounds of Autologous Stem Cell Replacement. I am on medication for my Thyroid, Seizures, and my Adrenal Glands. I thank God that I am alive!

I know that all that I have gone through with cancer and seizures will be used by God. I have to trust Him. I have to trust His timing for healing me, either in this world or in heaven. There is a line in a song that goes, "Trust and obey for there is no other way to be happy in Jesus than to trust and obey." Sometimes, it is extremely difficult to trust and obey. Yet, I must remember, it is God that allows me to trust and obey!

Nehemiah 8:10, "For the joy of the LORD is your strength."

I am His,
David Walter Wiseman

For the LORD

Hello again,

The verse for today is found in Psalm 11:7, "For the LORD is righteous, he loves justice; the upright will see his face."  We know that this world does not seem to honor the righteous person. Nor, does this word love justice, unless it is for it's own cause. Usually, that cause is against the Lord!

"The upright will see his face." What does this really mean? I believe that the "upright" person is one whose life is noticed by the LORD. I am so grateful that God looks at me and sees in me what I do not see! The LORD looks at our hearts. He knows that we are imperfect and will remain that way until we join Him in heaven.

 In Micah 6:8 the LORD asks, "And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."  God knows what we are going through in this world we live in. He knows each and everyone of us because He created us! God is righteous and He love justice and notices His people when they humble themselves and walk with Him. Then, no matter what we face in this world, we will see His face! 

I am encouraged by the LORD TODAY!

I am His,
David Walter Wiseman

BE ENCOURAGED TODAY!

Branches

Hi! 

Whoever said it doesn't rain in southern California is wrong! It's raining now. After all the fires we have had in the last few months, we are dealing with mud slides! Please pray for the people who live in the mountains and foothills. Mud slides are very dangerous!

I have recently gone through a "dry time" in my faith. God is so wise and patience. Last night He told me, "David, you have cut yourself off the vine." God "re-grafted" me! I am back in the vine. Jesus told his disciples, "I am the vine; you are the branches. if you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (John 15:5) 

Looking back and realizing that I have "cut myself off the vine", I see that I have not done the things I normally do. I will be honest with you. I have not been to church in a while, some of this is because of my poor health, but mostly because I cut myself off the vine! I have not read the Word like in the past. I now know more than ever that, "apart from me you can do nothing."  (Jesus speaking).

Please, I am asking you, when your prayers do not seem to be answered, do not cut yourself off the vine! Keep reading the Word and keep praying! God's timing is always perfect!

I am His,

David Walter Wiseman

KEEP SEEKING GOD!

Walk, Stand, Sit

Good Afternoon,

This last month has been difficult! I am having to deal with my health insurance and getting my medications. Furthermore, my knees still hurt. Yet, I keep hearing God speaking to me through a song on the radio, my wife reminding me who I am in Christ, or through the Bible. 

Today's verse is Psalm 1, "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night."  

My family, mainly my siblings, do not follow Jesus. I have spoken with each one about the love of Jesus, only to be rebuked! So, I feel strongly that I should not, "Walk, Stand, or Sit" with them because they try to make me and my wife as uncomfortable as possible. 

If you have family or friends who try to make you believe something other then Jesus, then, with a humble and loving attitude, do not associate with them any longer! They will only keep trampling your beliefs each and every time you visit them. What I am writing to you has taken my years of pain to learn!

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year!

I am His,

David Walter Wiseman

I love this time of Year...Jesus is Born

Trust the Lord

Good evening wherever you may be,

The verses I would like to write about today is from the book of Proverbs, Chapter 3:5 & 6. It says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Lately, these verses have been a challenge for me.

I have had several injuries in the last five years. Even now, my knees are hurting, my left ankle is sore, and my back is still not 100%. I will be very honest with you. Trusting the Lord and dealing a variety of aliments over the years can be difficult! Yet, I know that the Lord knows what He is doing in me and for me.

"Lean not on your own understanding." I realize that the Lord gave us common sense, but when it comes to understanding His ways, we are not to use it. I do not know about you, but I know that there are times that this is tough for me to not use my common sense. I get in more trouble when I use it for matters concerning the Lord!

"In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." I have written to you before  that I have been in constant pain for eleven years. I have a multitude of things I would like to accomplish each day, yet my pain stops me from doing them. So, each morning I ask the Lord, "Here is what I would like to do today... You show which ones I am able to do." Some days I am unable to do anything and other days I am able to wash the dishes! I have to be content with what the Lord allows me to do.

Whatever you are dealing with today, do your best when it comes to these verses. I do know pain. I am doing my best each day. I believe that the Lord pleased when I do my best for him. Now, you do your best for Him.

I am His, David Walter Wiseman

We must be renewed!

Good Afternoon, 

I am feeling much better today, praise the Lord! I have recently had five days of dizziness. 
Why, I do not know? Sometimes, we have to trust God when we do not understand.

Today's verse is found in the Book of Romans. Paul writes in chapter 12:2, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is---his good, and pleasing and perfect will." How are we to know God's will for us? Here are my suggestions:

Pray to God and ask Him to reveal His will to you. Then, read your Bibles everyday. If you do not have a bible, then pray with other believers and wait for God's answer. Be diligent and keep seeking God.

God has given every person a conscience. We are born with the ability to know right from wrong. Our conscience guides us. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we begin our new life in him. This new life is not just spiritual, but emotional,physical and moral. Paul desires that all believers in Jesus become more like Jesus.

God wants all his children to seek him first. Each day before we get out of bed, talk to God and tell Him that you love Him. Say the say same to Jesus and to the Holy Spirit. Then, ask Him to guide you through this day. Do not forget to put on the Armor of God (Eph. 6), before your feet touch the floor.

This world has become so evil that it is clear to every believer in Jesus what not to believe! Although, we must, "be transformed by the renewing of our mind" each and everyday, to keep from being deceived by evil.

I am His, David Walter Wiseman

SO VERY TRUE!

Do Not Be Ashamed

Hello again,

Today's message comes from the Gospel of Romans. Paul is speaking to the Romans as he is in house arrest. Chapter 1:16, Paul exclaims,"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile.'' Have you ever been in a situation where people are saying negative things about your faith? If you have, did you speak up and defend your faith?

I ask these questions because all of us who believe in Jesus will have opportunities to defend our faith. Now, there is a time to keep our mouth shut and leave. And there is a time to share our faith. This is where listening to the Holy Spirit comes in! 

The Holy Spirit is able to tell us that it is time to leave and find a safe place. Jesus knew when the situation was getting out of control. So, he "slipped away" and the people who wanted to kill him could not find him. I believe that is true for us too. 

Many of you who read my blog are in countries where it is against the law to spread the news about Jesus. Others may be in dire circumstances if the government knows you are a Christian. We will not be ashamed of the gospel, but let us use the discernment that come from God the Father to know when to give our testimony or to keep quiet. Just because we might keep quiet, does not mean that we are ashamed! Do not let guilt make you feel unworthy! Trust in Jesus and listen to the Holy Spirit and use common sense! 

One last comment, salvation came to the Jews first. After the Jewish people listened to Jesus, then his disciples spread the "Good News about Jesus" to the Gentiles. Gentiles are all the other people of the world. 

May God keep you and bless you!

I am His, David Walter Wiseman

No matter your situation, God will never leave you!