The Cross & and Switchblade.

Personal review II

Led by incredible faith, David Wilkerson made a seemingly bizarre step from his home and country pulpit in 1958 to the streets of New York City. The Cross and the Switchblade is the amazing true story of how, prompted by the Holy Spirit, he began an out-reach to teenagers ensnared by drugs and violent gangs ruled by warlords, drug pushers and pimps.

In was into this world that David Wilkerson stepped into armed with only the simple message of God’s Love.

The entire book, documents David Wilkerson’s journey of faith. Each step of the way…miracle to miracle. From the very first time he was arrested for wanting to meet the boys who were on trial for murder – an arrested which led to the gangs trusting him enough to show him where they lived…what they did…and how they did it all.

It was this very faith that allowed him to begin a home that could continue to support these teenagers after they had decided to leave the streets. To date, the home remains the only place in the world where final stage heroin addicts have hope of survival.

A book I would highly recommend to all, especially to those keen to serve more than the norm but find themselves holding back….

This book definitely showed me that no call is too great. If God has planted that seed of desire to serve His people…He will show how it is to be done. All that is needed is faith and obedience.

Dave, thank you. This is just one of the many amazing books that you introduced to me. Well, now you know what i'm going to be asking for this Christmas! :)