The young tree does not produce, for the keeper of the orchard removes the flower. Too soon a heavy crop, and the bough is damaged without repair. The keeper knows the proper season in the proper year. Do not grow impatient for what will be given. Abide in My Word. Read more
In each life, all is given in trade, an hour for the wage, a year for the apprentice, a lifetime for a craftsman. Each freedom is traded for one of seemingly more value, but many are false in their appraisal, and what appears a great bargain is indeed a thief. Read more
Blessed is he who has work – provision and purpose are given in such. The teacher gives wisdom through the issue of challenge. The pupil grows to be a teacher through the answering of these. In work there are such challenges. By My hand they come, but disguised of the Read more
All creatures are of My hand, the beast and bird, the fish and insect. All [are] given life and purpose of being. Each a part of the whole, balanced by My hand in obedience to their work. So too you, created and saved that the work of the Kingdom would Read more
Under My hand is all of heaven and earth. You are part of My magnificent creation – small, but complete in grandeur, as the reflection of My Spirit dwells within you. I am Jesus, that you would know the Father of all, Emmanuel, that I might dwell with men. The Read more
I travel with you. My Spirit is near those who draw near to Me. My Word beckons your soul to draw to Me, but where is My Word among the noise of your heart? You are called by the many distractions, but your soul still hears. Pride of life deafens, Read more
In each life, all is given in trade. An hour for the wage, a year for the apprentice, a lifetime for a craftsman. Each freedom is traded for one of seemingly more value, but many are false in their appraisal, and what appears a great bargain is indeed a thief. Read more
Once planted, the small sprig rises to the sun, not in strength, but in obedience to its call. It draws from the soil, and finds stability in the same. The Light to which it gives obedience, in turn, gives nourishment unseen. Roots reach for what is known, but in obedience Read more
Joyful are those with My peace. Without threat, their lives are under My hand, allowing only that which builds and draws. Little is lost and much gained. Even in the calamity, the joy of My fortress protects them. A strong tower is the refuge of My sheep, amidst the world, Read more
Work is a gift of the Father. To tend to responsibility is nourishment to the caregiver. Tasks required and completed give satisfaction. Challenge to strain, allows gift and talent to release. I gave the garden before the fall. To care and complete was the joy; effort yes, but great delight Read more