When everything falls apart -- Quality control -- The strategy of cultivation -- Pruning is not punishment -- Blood of the vine -- The price of crushing -- Let's make wine -- Power in the blood -- A vat full of wait -- Out of the tomb and into the bottle -- Spiritual fermentation -- An eternal pairing -- A tasting with the King -- The wedding planner -- New wine.
Summary:
In his most personal offering yet, Bishop Jakes tells crushing stories from his own journey -- painful experience of learning his young teenage daughter was pregnant, the agony of watching his mother succumb to Alzheimer's, and the shock and helplessness he felt when his son had a heart attack. Bishop Jakes wants to encourage you that God uses difficult, crushing experiences to prepare you for unexpected blessings. If you are faithful through suffering, you will be surprised by God's joy, comforted by His peace, and fulfilled with His purpose. Crushing will inspire you to have hope, even in your most difficult moments. If you trust in God and lean on Him during setbacks, He will lead you through.
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