Until the fruit is perfected --
Pierre and I had a chat last night on the phone for about 40 minutes about the Tree --
We call it a tree, because it is easier to visualize --
In fact to think of the Vine with Branches is difficult to do.
We are a Branch of the Vine -- Today, conversations will be seen to see where the branches will be grafted. Decisions will be made with growth and friendship in mind.
One of my top leaders is coming back after a very short break. It is my prayer that she will want to continue in her leadership role.
Pierre, Jacki, Rachael --
Orville, Matthew Taharqa, Kim, Gloria, Renee, Neubela, Yadira, Sonya,
Errol, Billy, Daniel, Mark, Bryan, Alan, Andrea, Sean, Suhaib, (3 layers full in Pierre's branch)
Nicole C., Nicole F., Nancy, Kelly, Shelley, Jakeeya, Stella, Ashley, Kim M. (3 full in Rachael)
Ken, Michelle, Lisa, Daraka, Michael, Judy, Jackie, (almost full in Jackie 2 to go) Tonight!
Pedro, Luis, Jimmy, Christine, Anna, Gianni, Rachel, LIsette, Matthew, Dex and Eddie are beginning to fill in this 4th layer of Pierre's branch -- 11/27 and there are others readying themselves to be connected.
As I consider the others that are not sure that they can commit to the process I pray. I pray that they will see the benefits of being true believers that can produce real fruit. Imagine the joy of being able to impart a life without fear, anxiety, worry and condemnation. By example, these believers teach breath on breath mentorship -- training spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and financially.
Community -- Corporate Calling -- Seeking -- Asking -- moving from the parables to the deep mysteries in the word while remaining wondrously practical providing bread to the eater and clothes for the naked.
Red Letter meditations -- For where your treasure is there will your heart be also. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all these things shall be added unto you. In my Father's house there are many mansions. I go before you to prepare a place for you. You are not my servant. You are my friend and I will show you a future for us together, doing wonderful things. Greater things shall you do in My Name -- for I will send you the Holy Spirit. You will have YHWH the Holy Spirit.
Be of good cheer. Be not afraid. No greater faith have I found in all of New York City. I bid thee come. Look not on your circumstances. Look on Me.
I know it is hard for people to read scripture this way -- but didn't you know that you and I are temples of the Holy Spirit -- that the Greater One lives in us and He speaks through us if we let Him and doesn't always stop to footnote or quote Himself?
See you tonight.
Always remember that this work is about people. It is a work that begins in us and then moves out into three people that we love with our lives, teaching them to do the same. As this pours forth -- there will be branches that choose to bear no fruit. Let them quit -- work with fruit bearers -- Love everyone but give your life to life givers. Don't let your life be collected into a stagnating pool. Watch that you be good ground and that you sow your Word into good ground.
We are accountable for every idle word. Think about that. Words that we sow into others that sits and does not bear fruit becomes idle and we are accountable for that. I think about that from time to time. I don't fret about it, but I do think about it.
Yah, thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my faith.
Thy word is as ointment poured forth.
You sent your word and you healed me.
Your word is life and life to all our flesh.
Your word is truth.
You are the living word.
In the beginning was the word and the word became flesh and dwelt among us.
Much love my friends.