The times in which we live were described in the Bible two thousand years ago as dangerous, troublesome, savage, and hard to bear? Each evening the news is filled with reports of atrocities and violence that would have been inconceivable fifty years ago.
Actually, these words that define our generation come from the original Greek word translated perilous in 2 Timothy 3:1: “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come” (KJV). Other translations of this passage use terms such as “difficult or stressful” times.
Certainly, we can all agree that we are living in the perilous, dangerous, stressful times described in 2 Timothy. Evidence of this fills news broadcasts daily. Dangerous events reported in the past few months include children shooting fellow students, husband’s murdering their pregnant wives, mother’s murdering their children, vicious hate crimes, employee rage, drive-by shootings, senseless and brutal terrorist attacks, race-related killings, rapes, identity theft and deadly food contamination.
That’s enough to put fear in anyone—unless of course they are believers!
Although the times in which we live are stressful and dangerous, those who place their trust and confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ have a covenant that includes safety and protection from the fierce, savage dangers that are in the world. Psalm 91:7 promises: “A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you” (NKJ). Regardless of what happens to those around us, we can rest assured knowing it shall not come near us!
In his last will and testament, David reflected on his experience with his covenant with God. He said, “Yes, God has made an everlasting covenant with me; His agreement is eternal, final, sealed. He will constantly look after my safety and success” (2 Samuel 23:5 TLB).
David was a man well acquainted with danger and stress, yet he testified that this covenant of safety is eternal, final and sealed! It will not fail! It cannot fail! These words are a chronicle of David’s life that he passes to everyone who will enter that covenant. God has called each of us to leave a legacy that bears the testimony of God’s faithful promises just like David, Abraham and Moses did. A testimony that declares: “I do not fear, for He constantly looks after my safety and success!”
“Constantly” means that He is looking after us when we cannot—even when we are asleep. David had so completely learned to trust the Lord that even when his own son, Absalom, was attempting to overthrow his throne he wrote: “I will lie down in peace, and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe” (Psalm 4:8, NLT). We don’t need to lose another night’s rest for our Shepherd is affectionately watching over us.
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Vikki and Dennis began as youth pastors in 1973 in Southern California where they received tremendous insight into the work of the local church. In 1976, they moved to Ft. Worth, Texas, to work with Kenneth Copeland Ministries. Vikki worked with KCM for three years before entering full-time ministry with her husband. Since that time, their relationship and involvement with Kenneth Copeland Ministries has continued. Vikki and Dennis have had numerous articles published in the Believer's Voice of Victory magazine.
Vikki has spoken in several nations including Australia, Japan, and Canada. She has ministered on television, radio, in women's conferences and marriage seminars. Her desire is to see people raised to a higher level of living through the Word of God. By acting on Gods principles, Vikki has obtained a testimony of victory and imparts encouragement to others.
Throughout the years, Vikki and Dennis have pursued new avenues of reaching people. The Lord has continued to expand their vision. Their dedication has affected thousands as they are impacting God's people with the love of God.