Ten. Thousand. Churches. From 53 different countries.

14 years ago, Holy Spirit stirred me to start a project. I didn't even realize it was Him, yet I obeyed.

I felt unqualified and didn't think I had anything to offer.

Everyone I told about it looked at me with a blank stare.

But the Lord put a resilience within me to push through all the obstacles. A year went by with no sign of success, but I kept going.

The project is called Collaborate Worship, where I teach churches the easy way to sound great.

It just reached a huge milestone: 10,000 churches from 53 countries have enrolled in my online training.

I pray the Lord gives you the same resilience to keep pressing forward with the project that is stirring within you.

Don't despise the sowing and watering season. It's necessary for the harvest. Keep going.

This past weekend, a storm blew in and launched our trampoline 30 feet in the air.

My wife and five kids watched as it flew across the front pasture and eventually wedged itself between two posts at our driveway entrance.

It was blocking the only way in and out of our property, so I had to move it the next morning to get to church.

But what if I had just gone out and stared at this monstrosity blocking my way and said, "How will I ever leave my house again? I guess we can't go to church today. God, why did you let this happen?"

This is what so many believers do when the enemy puts something in their way.

It's big. It's blocking the only way through. So they just stand there and stare at what seems like an impossibility.

Well, let me tell you something. It's not as big as it seems. Just drag it out of the way.

And if you need help, call a fellow believer. The enemy has got nothing on the body of Christ.

In a dream, I was forced into a small, dark room by a group of strong men.

They were all taller and bigger than me, and they were dressed like authoritative figures.

They stood between me and the door, forcefully accusing me of things and trying to make me fear the dire consequences to come.

In the midst of extreme intimidation, I thought, "They don't have authority over me. I should just walk out the door."

But I wasn't sure enough to take action. I wondered if they would maul me on the way to the door.

This is the state of many believers. In Christ, they have the authority to walk out the door untouched.

But since they don't know, they remain in the interrogation room, being worn out by the enemy.

If that's you, it's time to leave the interrogation room. Jesus Christ has given you authority over all the enemy's power.

Take authority over your thoughts. No more of what tears you down. Don't allow it any longer.

It's birthing season for the people of God.

Those who have been carrying prophecies and visions from the Lord are coming to full term.

No one else has understood as these things were formed in utter seclusion. But soon, all will see the miracle of God.

Don't get distracted by the enemy acting as if he can stop it. No one can stop it. It is at full term and must be born.

Soon, you will enjoy the fruit of your labor of faith. Hold fast. Only believe.

Birthing spiritual things requires intimacy with God.

To fulfill His plan for your life, intimacy is required.

To receive His promises and protection, intimacy is required.

Just like intimacy is required between husband and wife to bear children, intimacy is required between Jesus and His church to bear much fruit.

You can't just know about Jesus. You have to know Him intimately.

Just like in a godly marriage, you give everything, and so does He. Nothing is reserved or hidden. The two become one.

If you only visit Jesus on Sunday... If you relate to Him as a casual friend... If you perceive Him as far off... that's why you are struggling.

Intimacy is a choice. He's already given you everything. Now, it's just up to you.

In Mark 10, Jesus was not saying, “I hate rich people.”

Jesus was saying, “Hey, rich person, I have a proposal for you. Give Me all you have, and you will end up with multiplied prosperity without sorrow.”

It doesn't make sense to give up everything you've worked for. But God knows best.

The reason God makes you give everything before you receive the hundredfold return is because it breaks the power of mammon over your life.

And this is necessary. Because if you don't, mammon will suck the life right out of you.

If you want God's kind of prosperity, give Him everything you have, trusting that He will multiply it.

Just like a seed in the ground, you don't see it for a while. But the harvest must come.