The Branch

The animals of the ground and the birds of the air loved their forest, the Forest of Plenty. It was a society unto itself that teamed with lush vegetation, wandering streams, and an incredible abundance of food sources that supported all the living creatures of the forest. Despite the abundance of food, all the creatures of the forest hoarded food beyond measure. They were selfish, and their love for one another had grown cold. Even the majority of the towering trees in the forest lacked the love and kindness they once had. The hardened heart of the forest had not gone unnoticed. God, the great I Am, saw the selfishness and wickedness of this mighty forest. God found favor on a very special branch on a lonesome tree in the Forest of Plenty. He called out to the Branch and said, "One day, you shall lead a mighty nation." The Branch responded, "That's impossible!" God replied, "Through Me, nothing is impossible." God directed the Branch to tell all of the animals and crawly things of the forest to be wise and take the narrow path and to be wary of the many deceivers and tempters along the journey. However, the journey will be well worth it! The Branch began getting God's word out. It wasn't an easy task. He was mocked and jeered by the forest animals and trees. All seemed lost until he met a fox...