SPREAD OUT

EXPANSION 

Today, as their need arises,many expand their homes, businesses, education or other things in life to accommodate growth. Expansion happens to make room for the growing demand of a product, a larger family or to broaden the scope of dreams and aspirations. 

For most people, expansion is considered only when growth is in view and can be seen in the natural.  It becomes necessary- for example; when you have two children and another baby is on its way to consider moving out of a two bedroom house to make the family more comfortable.      

However, it would be least considered when you have no children.  Your one bedroom home would be considered quite adequate and more than enough for your current situation.  You would not see the need for expansion or making any major adjustments or changes unless you change your thinking. 

TODAY'S FOCUS:   SPREAD OUT- THINK BIG!

A barren woman can begin to sing when she changes her thinking.  She can rejoice as though she has a house full.  As she changes her thinking she can declare what the word says that she is ending up with more children than the married woman.  

Isaiah 54:1-3 (KJV)

Sing, O barren, thou that didst not bear; break forth into singing, and cry aloud, thou that didst not travail with child: for more are the children of the desolate than the children of the married wife, saith the Lord.

Enlarge the place of thy 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. 

This scripture encourages you to think big.  Think above and beyond your circumstances. This is the type of expansion that takes a spiritual view of things and is not easily digested by the natural mind. You will engage in many conversations about how, when, why, if.....

How can a barren woman sing for joy of children when she is not able to have any children or have even experienced childbirth? 

It can only be done when she takes God at His word and begin to rejoice by filling the air with song and celebrating her children that she does not have.  She does not allow her limitations in the natural to prevent her from expanding or spreading out.  

Her expectations will allow her to expand her home and make room for the children that she will be blessed with even in her barrenness.  She may need to get a bigger home, get more furniture, adjust her schedule, get some books on child-raring, and prepare herself mentally, spiritually and emotionally.  

It's time for your expansion!  It may not be children.  It can be anything.  So let's get going- Clear the lot to pitch your tent, get a good enough piece of property, not just for where you are now but for the increase that will come.  Get enough materials and safety stakes, and ensure that you have enough room for growth. 

The scripture above does not limit you to just your own growth but the growth of neighboring cities, abandoned areas and even the nation.  It's time to resettle and expand. Let's discuss:

How can you relate/apply the text that the abandoned has more blessings now than the one whose husband stayed with her?

Are you ready to celebrate and expand for what God has for you? 

Are you ready to change your thinking and spread out?

Are you limiting yourself to what you have or do not have now?

Are you preparing for so much and no more?

Are your future expansions only on what you see, know or feel? 

Remember, to spread out, you must think big and prepare for growth.  Don't settle for just elbow room.  Plan to be comfortable- You will soon be bursting so make room now for what's coming ahead.  Enlarge your house, build additions- You will soon be growing and need more room.  Stop limiting yourself to your present condition. Regardless if you are barren now, think big, think future- Your descendants will rule, possess and inherit what's you leave behind!  

God Bless you and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel