David Wilkerson emphasizes that God does not intend for His children to remain in trials but desires to deliver them through testing. He illustrates this with the story of Israel at the Red Sea, where God placed them in a seemingly impossible situation to reveal their helplessness and reliance on Him. Wilkerson encourages believers to respond to trials with a sacrifice of thanksgiving, as demonstrated by James, who urges us to count it all joy in the face of adversity. The essence of the message is that our reactions in crises shape our relationship with God and our spiritual growth. Ultimately, God provides a way of escape through our faithfulness in testing times.