The Fruit's on the end of the limb!

When I was in grade school I remember very vividly the passion that I had for building things, especially tree forts. Each night before we would start to build one, and we built quite a few in those days, I would lie in bed and my mind would come alive with visions of a tree house second only to the one in Disney's movie "The Swiss Family Robinson." I could see it all so clearly. Ladders, trap doors, rope swings, windows and so much more. I could hardly wait to get home from school the next day to get started on it. As you can imagine, that next day in class was quite a battle for me as well. It never failed, I would find myself headlong in a fight to stay focused on my school work while at the same time struggling to hold at bay the temptation to daydream about everything I had planned for that afternoon. I regret to say, more often than not, that was a skirmish that regularly ended in my defeat. Once the final bell rang I would grab my books and head for the bus. It seemed like the bus ride that usually only took about twenty minutes took every bit of an hour. It goes without saying, we could hardly wait to get home! When we arrived at our bus stop, I along with my buds would jump off of the bus, run home, change into our play clothes, gather up our tools and head straight for the woods. Finally, it was time to make our vision a reality!

Anyone who is well versed in the fine art of tree fort construction will tell you that the first order of business is always the selection of the perfect tree. Living in Virginia Beach, Virginia at the time, we found that the best trees were either maples or oaks. Even though we also had lots of pines they were not as desirable since their limbs were usually much higher up and rather brittle. Once we had picked out the tree we would then set out to locate the materials we would need. Fortunately for us, the housing development where we lived at the time was only a few years old and was surrounded with quite a few new home construction sites. We would grab our little red wagons and head straight for the nearest scrap pile. While one guy was picking up discarded nails the others would be digging through the piles for scrap 2x4's and ply wood. Once we had gathered everything we needed, we then loaded it all on the wagons and headed for the woods. With our tree picked out and all of the materials together it was finally time to begin construction.

With our Dad's saws and hammers in hand we went right to work. Our first project was to cut short pieces of 2x4's to nail up the trunk of the tree. These would serve as a makeshift ladder. Once we had nailed them up high enough to reach our desired build site it was then time to frame up the floor. This was perhaps the most crucial stage of the project. Here is how it works. The bigger you want your fort to be the further out on the limb you would have go to nail up your first floor supports. So really, the size of your fort was directly related to the courage of the guy whose job it was to make that first trip out on the limb. It was simple, little courage, little tree fort, big courage big tree fort! I however, after quite a few painful plunges to the ground was able to develop a pretty fail-safe method of doing this. I would climb out on the limb until I heard it starting to crack, then I would slide back down the limb about two feet and nail the floor support off at that spot. It never failed. This way we knew that we were actually building the biggest tree fort that we could for the size tree that we had chosen. It was interesting, you could actually look at the size of some of the other guys tree forts and it would tell you a lot about their level of courage or lack thereof. Sadly, most of their forts were really nothing more than small platforms nailed very securely to the truck of their tree. It's a simple fact, "scaredy cats" never build big tree forts!

I soon found that the same theory we used for building tree forts also applied when picking apples out of a neighbor's tree. It did not take but a few seconds to see that the apples did not grow out of the trunk of the tree and if we wanted to enjoy them we were going to have to go out on the end of the limb to get them. Sure, you can cling to the trunk where it is much safer and occasionally reach far enough to grab an apple or two but if you really want an abundant harvest, you will have to go out on the limb. This is not a task for the faint hearted. The whole time you are out there you are faced with two thoughts. First, just how good the apples are going to taste once we get out to them and second, always a bit fearful of taking that much dreaded plunge to earth. I eventually learned that the more I would venture out on limbs, the less often I would fall.

When was the last time that you "went out on a limb" or as we Christians say, "stepped out in faith" for something to the point of actually hearing the limb cracking under you? For some it could be getting the courage to share your love for Jesus with unbelievers, for someone else it could be asking their boss for a much needed promotion or getting the courage to leave a Church that is steeped in religion to pursue one that practices the entire word of God. No matter what you are pursuing, the sound of "the limb cracking" under you means different things to different people. To most, that sound represents impending doom that usually results in the abandonment of their ever reaching their goals in life while to the rare few who have overcome fear and doubt, that cracking sound is always an indication that abundance lies just up ahead. In the business world it is well known fact that the "risk takers" eventually become the money makers! This same principle also applies to our life in Christ. If we truly want to live the abundant life that Jesus came to provide for us, we are simply going to have to turn loose of the trunk, or the place of comfort in our lives, and climb out to where the fruit is. "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) We refer to this process of going out on the limb as "stepping out in faith", and if we are going to be successful as Christians "walking by faith" is going to have to be a regular part of our "daily" life. Successful Christians do regularly what unsuccessful Christians only do occasionally! "For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7) As a matter of fact, our walking out a life lived by faith is not simply an option, it is mandatory if we want to be pleasing to God! Paul teaches us, "But without faith it is impossible to please him (God): for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." (Hebrews 11:6) How can we ever expect God to reward us if we are not a pleasure to Him? If we are ever going to be successful in God's eyes we must make stepping out in faith our way of life!

Out of all of the Bible perhaps the most publicized account of someone going out on a limb to please God was Abraham in the 22 nd Chapter of the book of Genesis. Think about it for a moment, after waiting 100 long years for the fulfillment his hearts deepest desire, to have a son, God then requires of Abraham that he literally take his only begotten son and sacrifice him. "And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him. Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off. And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you. And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together. And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where [is] the lamb for a burnt offering? And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood. And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son. And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I. And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me. And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son. And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice." (Genesis 22:1-18)

Be perfectly honest, after waiting 100 years for the fulfillment of your dream do you really think you could sacrifice it for the sake of being obedient to God. Do you personally know and love God enough to trust Him that much? If not, you will always find yourself clinging to the fruitless truck of life's tree where abundance will always be just out of reach for you. Faith is the basis of everything where God is concerned and frankly those who do not trust Him will always live just outside of a fulfilled life. Ironically, this is where the vast majority of folks who claim to be Christians dwell today. The Church today is filled with hearers of God's word but possesses very few doers. "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." (James 1:22)

The unsaved world, whether they know it or not is looking for a people who will lead the way in to life's fulfillment and those folks are supposed to be us! "For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God." (Romans 8:19) Both the unsaved world as well as the Church today is in desperate need of "godly heroes" and what this means for you and me is that we now have the priceless opportunity to both speak and model God's Word to this lost and rapidly dying generation.

What part has God called you to play in this end-times harvest of souls and can you say without a shadow of a doubt that you are doing everything that you possibly can to see that calling fulfilled in your life? Trust me, it's time you get out there, it's time to trust God's Word and step out on it! Only after you do will you taste the sweetness of good success. "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success." (Joshua 1:8)Next to Abraham offering up Isaac possibly the next most widely publicized account of someone stepping out in faith was Peter. "But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus." (Matthew 14:24-32) Sure, Peter started to sink after a while but who else in the boat loved and trusted Jesus enough to even try? Never forget, it is always better to have tried and failed rather than never having tried at all! One thing I can guarantee you, if we never climb out there, we will never eat of the fruit of abundance! Can you imagine how God feels when we believe Him enough to attempt something that we have never had the courage to try before? Much like the jubilation that occurs between parents at the sight of their child taking their first step, God also rejoices when we as His children, like Peter, attempt to step out on His Word.

Is there something you are praying for that has not yet come to pass? Is there something that you have been wanting to do but for one reason or another you have not attempted yet? I encourage you to throw off any fears or doubts you may have and get out there! Launch out into the deep and see if Jesus won't bless you in the same way the that He blessed Peter and the guys for their obedience! "Now when he (Jesus) had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink." (Luke 5:4-7) This is the same kind of abundance that God has in store for any one of us who are obedient to act on His word! As a matter of fact, look again at what resulted from Abraham's obedience to God's assignment for his life. " And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice." (Genesis 22:15-18) Think about this for just a moment! Because of this one act of Abraham's obedience, every generation since then has been blessed! Not only do we suffer when we fail to act on God's Word and assignment for our lives but think of all of those who will come behind us who will miss out on their own inheritance if we fail to obey God's voice for our lives. Be courageous, be strong, throw back your shoulders and walk right into the face of the intimidating spirits that have, in the past, hindered you from possessing the fulfillment of God's promises for your life. And never forget, "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." (Isaiah 43:2)

I encourage you with all of my heart to set aside a time to pray and fast for the purpose of hearing God's voice for your life's assignment. If I had not faced my own fears where climbing trees were concerned, we would have never enjoyed playing in the nicest tree forts or eating the sweetest apples. The word of the Lord to you is this, "It's time you "Enlarge the place of your tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited." (Isaiah 54:2-3) God has so much more for you, all you have to do is get out there, what you find will bless you beyond measure!"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." (Philippians 4:13)


	The Fruit's on the end of the limb! When I was in grade school I remember very vividly the passion that I had for building things, especially tree forts. Each night before we would start to build one, and we built quite a few in those days, I would lie in bed and my mind would come alive with visions of a tree house second only to the one in Disney's movie "The Swiss Family Robinson." I could see it all so clearly. Ladders, trap doors, rope swings, windows and so much more. I could hardly wait to get home from school the next day to get started on it. As you can imagine, that next day in class was quite a battle for me as well. It never failed, I would find myself headlong in a fight to stay focused on my school work while at the same time struggling to hold at bay the temptation to daydream about everything I had planned for that afternoon. I regret to say, more often than not, that was a skirmish that regularly ended in my defeat. Once the final bell rang I would grab my books and head for the bus. It seemed like the bus ride that usually only took about twenty minutes took every bit of an hour. It goes without saying, we could hardly wait to get home! When we arrived at our bus stop, I along with my buds would jump off of the bus, run home, change into our play clothes, gather up our tools and head straight for the woods. Finally, it was time to make our vision a reality! Anyone who is well versed in the fine art of tree fort construction will tell you that the first order of business is always the selection of the perfect tree. Living in Virginia Beach, Virginia at the time, we found that the best trees were either maples or oaks. Even though we also had lots of pines they were not as desirable since their limbs were usually much higher up and rather brittle. Once we had picked out the tree we would then set out to locate the materials we would need. Fortunately for us, the housing development where we lived at the time was only a few years old and was surrounded with quite a few new home construction sites. We would grab our little red wagons and head straight for the nearest scrap pile. While one guy was picking up discarded nails the others would be digging through the piles for scrap 2x4's and ply wood. Once we had gathered everything we needed, we then loaded it all on the wagons and headed for the woods. With our tree picked out and all of the materials together it was finally time to begin construction. With our Dad's saws and hammers in hand we went right to work. Our first project was to cut short pieces of 2x4's to nail up the trunk of the tree. These would serve as a makeshift ladder. Once we had nailed them up high enough to reach our desired build site it was then time to frame up the floor. This was perhaps the most crucial stage of the project. Here is how it works. The bigger you want your fort to be the further out on the limb you would have go to nail up your first floor supports. So really, the size of your fort was directly related to the courage of the guy whose job it was to make that first trip out on the limb. It was simple, little courage, little tree fort, big courage big tree fort! I however, after quite a few painful plunges to the ground was able to develop a pretty fail-safe method of doing this. I would climb out on the limb until I heard it starting to crack, then I would slide back down the limb about two feet and nail the floor support off at that spot. It never failed. This way we knew that we were actually building the biggest tree fort that we could for the size tree that we had chosen. It was interesting, you could actually look at the size of some of the other guys tree forts and it would tell you a lot about their level of courage or lack thereof. Sadly, most of their forts were really nothing more than small platforms nailed very securely to the truck of their tree. It's a simple fact, "scaredy cats" never build big tree forts! I soon found that the same theory we used for building tree forts also applied when picking apples out of a neighbor's tree. It did not take but a few seconds to see that the apples did not grow out of the trunk of the tree and if we wanted to enjoy them we were going to have to go out on the end of the limb to get them. Sure, you can cling to the trunk where it is much safer and occasionally reach far enough to grab an apple or two but if you really want an abundant harvest, you will have to go out on the limb. This is not a task for the faint hearted. The whole time you are out there you are faced with two thoughts. First, just how good the apples are going to taste once we get out to them and second, always a bit fearful of taking that much dreaded plunge to earth. I eventually learned that the more I would venture out on limbs, the less often I would fall. When was the last time that you "went out on a limb" or as we Christians say, "stepped out in faith" for something to the point of actually hearing the limb cracking under you? For some it could be getting the courage to share your love for Jesus with unbelievers, for someone else it could be asking their boss for a much needed promotion or getting the courage to leave a Church that is steeped in religion to pursue one that practices the entire word of God. No matter what you are pursuing, the sound of "the limb cracking" under you means different things to different people. To most, that sound represents impending doom that usually results in the abandonment of their ever reaching their goals in life while to the rare few who have overcome fear and doubt, that cracking sound is always an indication that abundance lies just up ahead. In the business world it is well known fact that the "risk takers" eventually become the money makers! This same principle also applies to our life in Christ. If we truly want to live the abundant life that Jesus came to provide for us, we are simply going to have to turn loose of the trunk, or the place of comfort in our lives, and climb out to where the fruit is. "I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) We refer to this process of going out on the limb as "stepping out in faith", and if we are going to be successful as Christians "walking by faith" is going to have to be a regular part of our "daily" life. Successful Christians do regularly what unsuccessful Christians only do occasionally! "For we walk by faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7) As a matter of fact, our walking out a life lived by faith is not simply an option, it is mandatory if we want to be pleasing to God! Paul teaches us, "But without faith it is impossible to please him (God): for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." (Hebrews 11:6) How can we ever expect God to reward us if we are not a pleasure to Him? If we are ever going to be successful in God's eyes we must make stepping out in faith our way of life! Out of all of the Bible perhaps the most publicized account of someone going out on a limb to please God was Abraham in the 22 nd Chapter of the book of Genesis. Think about it for a moment, after waiting 100 long years for the fulfillment his hearts deepest desire, to have a son, God then requires of Abraham that he literally take his only begotten son and sacrifice him. "And it came to pass after these things, that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him. Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off. And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you. And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together. And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where [is] the lamb for a burnt offering? And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together. And they came to the place which God had told him of; and Abraham built an altar there, and laid the wood in order, and bound Isaac his son, and laid him on the altar upon the wood. And Abraham stretched forth his hand, and took the knife to slay his son. And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I. And he said, Lay not thine hand upon the lad, neither do thou any thing unto him: for now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son from me. And Abraham lifted up his eyes, and looked, and behold behind him a ram caught in a thicket by his horns: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son. And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen. And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice." (Genesis 22:1-18) Be perfectly honest, after waiting 100 years for the fulfillment of your dream do you really think you could sacrifice it for the sake of being obedient to God. Do you personally know and love God enough to trust Him that much? If not, you will always find yourself clinging to the fruitless truck of life's tree where abundance will always be just out of reach for you. Faith is the basis of everything where God is concerned and frankly those who do not trust Him will always live just outside of a fulfilled life. Ironically, this is where the vast majority of folks who claim to be Christians dwell today. The Church today is filled with hearers of God's word but possesses very few doers. "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves." (James 1:22) The unsaved world, whether they know it or not is looking for a people who will lead the way in to life's fulfillment and those folks are supposed to be us! "For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God." (Romans 8:19) Both the unsaved world as well as the Church today is in desperate need of "godly heroes" and what this means for you and me is that we now have the priceless opportunity to both speak and model God's Word to this lost and rapidly dying generation. What part has God called you to play in this end-times harvest of souls and can you say without a shadow of a doubt that you are doing everything that you possibly can to see that calling fulfilled in your life? Trust me, it's time you get out there, it's time to trust God's Word and step out on it! Only after you do will you taste the sweetness of good success. "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success." (Joshua 1:8)Next to Abraham offering up Isaac possibly the next most widely publicized account of someone stepping out in faith was Peter. "But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary. And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus." (Matthew 14:24-32) Sure, Peter started to sink after a while but who else in the boat loved and trusted Jesus enough to even try? Never forget, it is always better to have tried and failed rather than never having tried at all! One thing I can guarantee you, if we never climb out there, we will never eat of the fruit of abundance! Can you imagine how God feels when we believe Him enough to attempt something that we have never had the courage to try before? Much like the jubilation that occurs between parents at the sight of their child taking their first step, God also rejoices when we as His children, like Peter, attempt to step out on His Word. Is there something you are praying for that has not yet come to pass? Is there something that you have been wanting to do but for one reason or another you have not attempted yet? I encourage you to throw off any fears or doubts you may have and get out there! Launch out into the deep and see if Jesus won't bless you in the same way the that He blessed Peter and the guys for their obedience! "Now when he (Jesus) had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink." (Luke 5:4-7) This is the same kind of abundance that God has in store for any one of us who are obedient to act on His word! As a matter of fact, look again at what resulted from Abraham's obedience to God's assignment for his life. " And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time, And said, By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, for because thou hast done this thing, and hast not withheld thy son, thine only son: That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice." (Genesis 22:15-18) Think about this for just a moment! Because of this one act of Abraham's obedience, every generation since then has been blessed! Not only do we suffer when we fail to act on God's Word and assignment for our lives but think of all of those who will come behind us who will miss out on their own inheritance if we fail to obey God's voice for our lives. Be courageous, be strong, throw back your shoulders and walk right into the face of the intimidating spirits that have, in the past, hindered you from possessing the fulfillment of God's promises for your life. And never forget, "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee." (Isaiah 43:2) I encourage you with all of my heart to set aside a time to pray and fast for the purpose of hearing God's voice for your life's assignment. If I had not faced my own fears where climbing trees were concerned, we would have never enjoyed playing in the nicest tree forts or eating the sweetest apples. The word of the Lord to you is this, "It's time you "Enlarge the place of your tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited." (Isaiah 54:2-3) God has so much more for you, all you have to do is get out there, what you find will bless you beyond measure!"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." (Philippians 4:13)
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