It's been a long time since I've heard from him...
But I sent off a letter to Pastor Jim Cymbala of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church. He and I used to write each other from time to time. We've both been so busy, and so the result has been lost contact.
For a number of years, the Christians at the Brooklyn Tabernacle have been praying for me, and I'm so thankful. They have a strong prayer ministry.
Anyhow, I wanted to say hello and let him know how I was doing. I think it's been over a year since he and I last spoke.
I felt the need to explain that, in the coming days, there will be much negative publicity because of the upcoming parole hearing in June. His church is in New York City. So his entire congregation will be exposed to this.
I asked Pastor Cymbala not to be swayed by anything. I told him that, more than likely, most of the media information will be incorrect. I shared that I am not interested in parole; the media will probably be reporting otherwise in order to agitate the public.
I also told Pastor Cymbala that I am very content right where I am. For God has given me more "freedom" today than I have ever known. This is because my 'freedom' is not in my circumstances, but in knowing Jesus Christ and having a personal relationship with Him.
Because of God's mercy and the finished work of my Lord Jesus on that cross, my name is already written in the "Book of Life." So what more could I ask or hope for? The Lord has been all sufficient. He faithfully meets all my needs, even right here in prison.
D.B.
For a number of years, the Christians at the Brooklyn Tabernacle have been praying for me, and I'm so thankful. They have a strong prayer ministry.
Anyhow, I wanted to say hello and let him know how I was doing. I think it's been over a year since he and I last spoke.
I felt the need to explain that, in the coming days, there will be much negative publicity because of the upcoming parole hearing in June. His church is in New York City. So his entire congregation will be exposed to this.
I asked Pastor Cymbala not to be swayed by anything. I told him that, more than likely, most of the media information will be incorrect. I shared that I am not interested in parole; the media will probably be reporting otherwise in order to agitate the public.
I also told Pastor Cymbala that I am very content right where I am. For God has given me more "freedom" today than I have ever known. This is because my 'freedom' is not in my circumstances, but in knowing Jesus Christ and having a personal relationship with Him.
Because of God's mercy and the finished work of my Lord Jesus on that cross, my name is already written in the "Book of Life." So what more could I ask or hope for? The Lord has been all sufficient. He faithfully meets all my needs, even right here in prison.
D.B.