Comments on: Treasures of Darkness… http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/ Michael Pink Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:59:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Michael Pink http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-23821 Michael Pink Mon, 26 May 2008 17:46:39 +0000 http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-23821 Hello DeAnne; Your story is an inspiration to many! Thank you for sharing it! You strengthen the body of Christ by your very life and testimony! Blessings, Michael Pink Hello DeAnne;

Your story is an inspiration to many! Thank you for sharing it! You strengthen the body of Christ by your very life and testimony!

Blessings, Michael Pink

]]> By: DeAnne Loper http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-23819 DeAnne Loper Mon, 26 May 2008 17:39:37 +0000 http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-23819 Dear Mr. Pink, Thank you for your encouraging words on Isaiah 45. I love how the Holy Spirit makes the Word of God real and alive for every person's unique situation. The Lord also gave me this scripture about three years ago to stand on before I even knew how much I would need it. I had been standing in faith for my husband's salvation for almost 16 years, when I found out he had been unfaithful and had gotten another woman pregnant. When I found out, the Lord quickly spoke to me that Satan was trying to rip the head off my family (we had two children of our own). When I heard the Lord's voice I immediately had strength to stand. From that time I began to pray for the child in the womb because I knew he/she was being subjected to heavy drug use. God gave me such a love for the child that I cannot explain it, except it was His love. He also gave me two scriptures to stand on for my marriage, "...love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things." 1 Cor. 13:7 and "...against such (love, the fruit of the Spirit) there is no law," Gal. 5:23. My husband and I received over a year of Christian counseling and now he is walking strong with the Lord Jesus. When the baby (boy) was born, he tested positive for Cocaine in his system and was immediately taken from his biological mother. Then, by the grace of God, he was given into our custody and we have had him ever since, almost three years now. He is such a blessing and "a treasure" of love to our whole family. It truly is amazing how God works all things for our good if we will trust Him. God bless you and your ministry. DL Dear Mr. Pink,
Thank you for your encouraging words on Isaiah 45. I love how the Holy Spirit makes the Word of God real and alive for every person’s unique situation. The Lord also gave me this scripture about three years ago to stand on before I even knew how much I would need it. I had been standing in faith for my husband’s salvation for almost 16 years, when I found out he had been unfaithful and had gotten another woman pregnant. When I found out, the Lord quickly spoke to me that Satan was trying to rip the head off my family (we had two children of our own). When I heard the Lord’s voice I immediately had strength to stand. From that time I began to pray for the child in the womb because I knew he/she was being subjected to heavy drug use. God gave me such a love for the child that I cannot explain it, except it was His love. He also gave me two scriptures to stand on for my marriage, “…love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” 1 Cor. 13:7 and “…against such (love, the fruit of the Spirit) there is no law,” Gal. 5:23. My husband and I received over a year of Christian counseling and now he is walking strong with the Lord Jesus. When the baby (boy) was born, he tested positive for Cocaine in his system and was immediately taken from his biological mother. Then, by the grace of God, he was given into our custody and we have had him ever since, almost three years now. He is such a blessing and “a treasure” of love to our whole family. It truly is amazing how God works all things for our good if we will trust Him. God bless you and your ministry. DL

]]> By: Verian http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-15122 Verian Sat, 05 Jan 2008 23:53:40 +0000 http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-15122 Sent to me by a friend, at a time that I am going through darkness and uncertainty. This is so inspirational. I have found the correlations to scriptures to be truly enlightening and uplifting, giving brand new perception to scriptures I once read so routinely. I am a brand new reader to these news letters - my second day -and I am already looking forward to a future of many more readings... Thank you Mr. Pink Sent to me by a friend, at a time that I am going through darkness and uncertainty.

This is so inspirational. I have found the correlations to scriptures to be truly enlightening and uplifting, giving brand new perception to scriptures I once read so routinely.

I am a brand new reader to these news letters - my second day -and I am already looking forward to a future of many more readings…

Thank you Mr. Pink

]]> By: Cheryl http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13675 Cheryl Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:37:40 +0000 http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13675 He is the treasure, to eat and drink of His kindness as He wraps us in His love if we will alow Him. Then He opens our eyes to see His character being revealed. HE IS the treasure. He is the treasure, to eat and drink of His kindness as He wraps us in His love if we will alow Him. Then He opens our eyes to see His character being revealed. HE IS the treasure.

]]> By: Morini Kudan http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13661 Morini Kudan Wed, 19 Dec 2007 03:18:36 +0000 http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13661 Thank You Michael and all readers, dearly beloved of Jesus Christ. I feel touched by the ordeal that you went through as a young man then. I believe most of us, if not all has indeed went through the darkness in our lives. I went through the darkness of my life in my mid thirties when I was attacked by fear and depression. When the attack came it was like groping in complete darkness, especially during the middle of the night. This went on for about a year or two. I knew the Lord then having being brought up in the Lord in school. During the depressed years we were living among people who were very nominal christians. I couldn't bear to see even a baby cry, let alone adults. My greatest fear was hearing the cries and weepings in funeral or seeing an unsound person in all his filth. It would trigger sudden panic and depression. But as I grew older the Lord has made me strong and now I am completely free. There wasn't much formula for me to be free. Light began coming into my life when I started to learn how to worship the Lord. The enemy hated this by stealing my guitar! I have to borrow money to get a new one. I would strum my guitar and shout at the top of my voice in worship and singing in new songs and reading His Word and use the Word as weapons against the enemy. In our culture we must strap a machete to our waist when going to the farm or jungle, not so much against a human enemy but for cutting and clearing. Christians who don't strap the Word of God to themselves are easy prey to the enemy. Well now I want to share that though we once grope about in the darkness, the Lord will also ensure that we will rise to see the light, provided we recognise that name Jesus. That name has to be written in our heart. Isa 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. Isa 60:2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. The Lord's favor be upon you all. Thank You Michael and all readers, dearly beloved of Jesus Christ. I feel touched by the ordeal that you went through as a young man then. I believe most of us, if not all has indeed went through the darkness in our lives. I went through the darkness of my life in my mid thirties when I was attacked by fear and depression. When the attack came it was like groping in complete darkness, especially during the middle of the night. This went on for about a year or two. I knew the Lord then having being brought up in the Lord in school. During the depressed years we were living among people who were very nominal christians. I couldn’t bear to see even a baby cry, let alone adults. My greatest fear was hearing the cries and weepings in funeral or seeing an unsound person in all his filth. It would trigger sudden panic and depression.

But as I grew older the Lord has made me strong and now I am completely free. There wasn’t much formula for me to be free. Light began coming into my life when I started to learn how to worship the Lord. The enemy hated this by stealing my guitar! I have to borrow money to get a new one. I would strum my guitar and shout at the top of my voice in worship and singing in new songs and reading His Word and use the Word as weapons against the enemy. In our culture we must strap a machete to our waist when going to the farm or jungle, not so much against a human enemy but for cutting and clearing. Christians who don’t strap the Word of God to themselves are easy prey to the enemy.

Well now I want to share that though we once grope about in the darkness, the Lord will also ensure that we will rise to see the light, provided we recognise that name Jesus. That name has to be written in our heart.
Isa 60:1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
Isa 60:2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

The Lord’s favor be upon you all.

]]> By: Donna L http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13658 Donna L Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:10:47 +0000 http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13658 Thank you so much for the encouragement! I know God is dealing with a fear. I've had a couple of very traumatic incidents that are evidently trying to do a number on my being able to just rest in God's protection. "I am far from oppression, for I do not fear" - sounds like oppression comes from having some level of fear somewhere. I know that "perfect love casts out fear", and I ask God to perfect me in His love, to give me a new revelation of exactly what you said - of who I am in Him. I guess I am in the process of being established in (His) righteousness, rooted and grounded in His love. Paul was able to say (even with all he went through) that nothing was able to separate him from the love of God. I know God has that level of confidence for me, also. I know Jesus saw and felt those incidences on the cross and He defeated them. I will keep declaring that His truth overrides "facts". He is healing these wounds. I greatly appreciate your prayers and words. Thank you so much for the encouragement! I know God is dealing with a fear. I’ve had a couple of very traumatic incidents that are evidently trying to do a number on my being able to just rest in God’s protection. “I am far from oppression, for I do not fear” - sounds like oppression comes from having some level of fear somewhere. I know that “perfect love casts out fear”, and I ask God to perfect me in His love, to give me a new revelation of exactly what you said - of who I am in Him. I guess I am in the process of being established in (His) righteousness, rooted and grounded in His love. Paul was able to say (even with all he went through) that nothing was able to separate him from the love of God. I know God has that level of confidence for me, also. I know Jesus saw and felt those incidences on the cross and He defeated them. I will keep declaring that His truth overrides “facts”. He is healing these wounds. I greatly appreciate your prayers and words.

]]> By: Wayne Baldridge http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13651 Wayne Baldridge Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:40:52 +0000 http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13651 This is my 2nd comment on your testimony. I wanted to share a personal testimony and encourage Donna L. God doesn't cause all things but He works all things together for good to those who love Him. God takes things Satan did to us and works them together for our good. PTL! Twenty years ago I experienced a "panic attack." Although a pastor, I had no previous understanding, warning, and had no idea what was happening to me. I was sitting in a barber shop reading a news paper. Suddenly fear took on personality. I felt detached and out of control of my thoughts. I thought I was having a heart attack, I thought cancer was forming in my brain. It was horrible. I thought I was dieing. The good news is I am now sharing a testimony. It was only a test! It was a LIE from the enemy. Lies feel real. Satan is real. But Satan is not true. I empowered the enemy when I believed his lies. The truth is Satan has NO authority. Jesus has ALL authority. (Mt.28) Truth believed and confessed always wins over lies. Trust God's word not your feelings. I know it's not easy. It's called "the good fight of faith." Now,when an oppressive negative thought begins to crowd in I declare Jesus has all authority! It works! Further more I declare what the Word says about me, "I am a new creation of God and He does perfect work. " (2Cor.5:17) I am righteous by Jesus' gift of perfect righteousness!" (Rom.5:17) And I began to feel a joy, a happy chuckle inside. I believe it's the Holy Spirit bearing witness with my spirit and saying AMEN! I now pray for Donna for the enemies voice to be stilled until you get a grasp on what God's word says about all who trust in Him. Then you can crush Satan (his lies) under your feet! Rom.16:19-- Wayne This is my 2nd comment on your testimony.
I wanted to share a personal testimony and encourage Donna L.

God doesn’t cause all things but He works all things together for good to those who love Him. God takes things Satan did to us and works them together for our good. PTL!

Twenty years ago I experienced a “panic attack.” Although a pastor, I had no previous understanding, warning, and had no idea what was happening to me. I was sitting in a barber shop reading a news paper. Suddenly fear took on personality. I felt detached and out of control of my thoughts. I thought I was having a heart attack, I thought cancer was forming in my brain. It was horrible. I thought I was dieing. The good news is I am now sharing a testimony. It was only a test!

It was a LIE from the enemy. Lies feel real. Satan is real. But Satan is not true. I empowered the enemy when I believed his lies.
The truth is Satan has NO authority. Jesus has ALL authority. (Mt.28)
Truth believed and confessed always wins over lies. Trust God’s word not your feelings. I know it’s not easy. It’s called “the good fight of faith.”

Now,when an oppressive negative thought begins to crowd in I declare Jesus has all authority! It works! Further more I declare what the Word says about me, “I am a new creation of God and He does perfect work. ” (2Cor.5:17)
I am righteous by Jesus’ gift of perfect righteousness!” (Rom.5:17) And I began to feel a joy, a happy chuckle inside. I believe it’s the Holy Spirit bearing witness with my spirit and saying AMEN!
I now pray for Donna for the enemies voice to be stilled until you get a grasp on what God’s word says about all who trust in Him. Then you can
crush Satan (his lies) under your feet! Rom.16:19–
Wayne

]]> By: Donna L http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13646 Donna L Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:39:50 +0000 http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13646 I almost fell in the floor sobbing because someone understood about "a darkness thick with oppression". I have been in that what feels like forever. I feel like I am in permanent fetal position inside and some days are literally spent that way. I even cried out to Him once - "I feel like Helen Keller - I can't see, I can't hear and I can't even speak what I feel". That time, He answered back, "I gave Anne the creativity and patience to work with Helen, how much more do I have." At times, I will get little bursts of light and hope, but then it seems to turn to chaos and confusion. Reading the Word varies between my lifepreserver and something the enemy uses to batter me. God also gave me about the stones in Isaiah 54. I will be glad when "I am far from oppression, for I do not fear; and terror does not come near me." Concerning the Isaiah 50 section - how do you know if you're trying to "light your own fire" or "turn on your light too early"? (at the risk of more battering). I don't want my own "sparks". I almost fell in the floor sobbing because someone understood about “a darkness thick with oppression”. I have been in that what feels like forever. I feel like I am in permanent fetal position inside and some days are literally spent that way. I even cried out to Him once - “I feel like Helen Keller - I can’t see, I can’t hear and I can’t even speak what I feel”. That time, He answered back, “I gave Anne the creativity and patience to work with Helen, how much more do I have.” At times, I will get little bursts of light and hope, but then it seems to turn to chaos and confusion. Reading the Word varies between my lifepreserver and something the enemy uses to batter me. God also gave me about the stones in Isaiah 54. I will be glad when “I am far from oppression, for I do not fear; and terror does not come near me.”

Concerning the Isaiah 50 section - how do you know if you’re trying to “light your own fire” or “turn on your light too early”? (at the risk of more battering). I don’t want my own “sparks”.

]]> By: Vivien Willicombe http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13587 Vivien Willicombe Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:49:26 +0000 http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13587 How true. It is often when the darkness is deepest that God's light shines the brightest. It's just on 7 years since my five children and I escaped an oppressive, violent marriage in what was the miraculous intervention of God. At that moment the light was brighter, the air so much fresher; but then we were thrown back into the dark morass of fear when the court awarded him weekly, unsupervised access. For 9 months we fought the system till God once more broke through on our behalf. This is such an ongoing process isn't it? Darkness comes so uninvited, but God is so faithful to break through on our behalf. He never fails even when our faith hits rock bottom. Thanks Michael for your encouragements. They are always welcome. How true. It is often when the darkness is deepest that God’s light shines the brightest. It’s just on 7 years since my five children and I escaped an oppressive, violent marriage in what was the miraculous intervention of God. At that moment the light was brighter, the air so much fresher; but then we were thrown back into the dark morass of fear when the court awarded him weekly, unsupervised access. For 9 months we fought the system till God once more broke through on our behalf. This is such an ongoing process isn’t it? Darkness comes so uninvited, but God is so faithful to break through on our behalf. He never fails even when our faith hits rock bottom. Thanks Michael for your encouragements. They are always welcome.

]]> By: Michael Pink http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13583 Michael Pink Tue, 18 Dec 2007 01:05:00 +0000 http://www.sellingamongwolves.com/blog/2007/12/17/treasures-of-darkness/#comment-13583 Thank you all for your kind responses. I appreciate you all very much! Blessings, Michael Thank you all for your kind responses. I appreciate you all very much! Blessings, Michael

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