Fruit Takes Root: by Joey 

 

Since I was a young Christian, I have been taught that God is more than enough. And by faith, I have accepted this along with many other Bible verses as his word. Recently, I experienced a flip in my thinking, you might say. For the first time, I heard the verse coming from my spirit, saying, "Father, I agree you are more than enough." To some, this may not seem monumental, but to me, it brought heaven and earth together as one in a way I had not expected. 

 

It was like I was saying it to a good friend and hearing in return nothing but quiet within. Shortly after, I was able to share this with someone who works in campus ministry at the UW. He told me we all need this friendship connection that draws us deeper. Causing the following to resonate in me again:

 

Eph.4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

 

 Again proving he's all in all and then echoing in me, you have led me by still waters, and I will praise thee.  Ps.23:2 There are many things I accept by faith, leaning not on my own understanding, Prov.3:5-6 but this has given me a pearl of great price. Matt.13:45-46 My old pastor used to say we don't need more faith, we need to experience faith to faith Rom. 1:17, and therein being established with deep roots, bringing the following poem into play...

 

Trees of Light: The roots of this tree must remain tender and strong, untouched by disdain. Alive to spring rain, the branches must be trimmed of any overgrowth…season after season, so they do not weaken with a heavy load. The leaves must press through the protective bark and become a shelter for many creatures, such as the meadowlark. And even at night under the light of the full moon, this tree must stand when no one gives room for its value nor its impact in a time of untamed winds and devastating floods. So that others can take refuge and not be destroyed by unkind acts, and there, learn to soar like a turtle dove.

 

My tap route has grown. My spirit is light, and the fruit of this is yet to be discovered. It stirred me to check out more and see what else would come. I look forward to the years ahead with hope and stand in the midst with great peace, knowing he's the author and the finisher Heb. 12:2 and more than enough. In a culture where greed takes precedence and chaos reigns, it is a place of refuge I long to share. Ps. 91:4

 

Being involved in a situation that has taxed me to my innermost, I am again reminded of Eph. 6:13: Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Isaiah 42:3, Matthew 12:20

 

In closing, I am so grateful for the things his spirit draws up in me...especially in times when I feel weak and sorely tested."A bruised reed he will not break" (continuing on I am reminded of:

Isa 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes… that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

 

Leaving only one more thought...If I believe he truly is enough...I can rest in who he made me to be, knowing his fire is on the move, refining and revealing more than I see. 2Cor.12:9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.”