Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 13:21 August 7, 2011 Rev. David B. Hanson Deaf Liberty Baptist Church Overland Park, Kansas Joshua and Caleb Caleb’s New Adventure Joshua 14:10-12 10And now, behold, the LORD hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the LORD spake this word unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old. Caleb’s New Adventure Joshua 14:10-12 11As yet I am as strong this day as I was in the day that Moses sent me: as my strength was then, even so is my strength now, for war, both to go out, and to come in. Caleb’s New Adventure Joshua 14:10-12 12Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said. God-Given Potential Potential is capable of coming into being or action. Your potential is God-given and man cannot limit it. What God has put within you has great value to Him. God-Given Potential Give yourself to your Godgiven potential. Learn to recognize it, yield to it, develop it, and enjoy it. Never bury your potential. 10 Principles to Grow By 1. Choose a life of growth. 2. Start growing today. 10 Principles to Grow By 3. Be teachable. 4. Focus on self-development. 10 Principles to Grow By 5. Never stay satisfied with current accomplishments. 6. Be a continual learner. 10 Principles to Grow By 7. Concentrate on a few major themes. 8. Develop a plan for growth. 10 Principles to Grow By 9. Pay the price growth. 10. Find a way to apply what you learned. Mountain Lake Sanctuary Edward Bok Edward Bok’s Potential Works Grandfather Bok in Europe and his home on the island near Denmark Sand hill in Lake Wales, Florida 324 feet above sea level Built the botanical garden and the bird sanctuary Built the singing tower Mountain Lake Sanctuary