FIVE SMOOTH STONES - The Five Ascension Gifts in the Heavenly Shepherds Bag

FIVE SMOOTH STONES — The Five Ascension Gifts in the Heavenly Shepherd’s Bag

Numbers 14:24 “ But My servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit in him and has followed Me fully, I will bring into the land where he went, and his descendants shall inherit it. ” Like a faithful companion, he was ready to go at the beginning. But like a well trained dog, he would stay when he heard his master say “stay” and go when he heard “go” and attack when he heard “attack.” We also would be wise to embrace the example of David and Caleb and so many others who having received their dream, their vision, their calling - utilized the time of preparation and polishing to be processed and prepared. Not rushing in prematurely, nor ignoring the day of training, mentoring and practice, but rather being strengthened in the abilities so as to be always ready and when the opportunity should present itself to rise to the call. 1 Peter 3:15 “ But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear .”

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