Over the weekend I read a book titled “The Cross and the Switchblade” based on a true story of David Wilkerson. I literally cried while I was reading it because I felt the love of God for the troubled teens. They were gang members, drug addicts and were most hated by the communities, but God saw the good in them. David Wilkerson was a country preacher, he felt that God called him to go to New York and help the troubled teen. Because of his obedience to the Lord’s, he saw miracles. The most touching part was when David Wilkerson met Nicky Cruz. Nicky was the president of the gang, the toughest Puerto Rican warlord.
“You don’t think much of me Nicky,” David Wilkerson said, “but I feel different about you. I love you, Nicky.”
“You come near me, preacher,” Nicky said, “I’ll kill you.”
“You could do that, you could cut me in a thousand pieces and lay them out in the street and every piece would say I love you,” said David Wilkerson.
This touched me deeply. The love of God was all over him. God is so wonderful. I love Him more and more every day.
If you haven't read this book yet, I recommend you that this book would open your eyes to see the love of God for the unlovable people of this world. It would enlarge your heart and draw you nearer to God and to "Follow the way of love " - 1 Corinthians 14:1
Have a wonderful day!
~ Jennie
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