The Snail and the Peach Tree

Snail and the peach tree

A certain snail was particularly fond of peaches.  One day this snail decided to go in search of a peach tree.  He found such a tree and began to climb up the trunk slowly.  As he climbed, a bird came along and began asking questions.

"Where are you going?" asked the bird.

The snail replied, "I'm climbing this peach tree to get a peach."

"Silly snail," scolded the bird.  It's not the right season, there are no peaches on this tree!"

The snail replied, "Well by the time I get to the top, there will be peaches!"

This story teaches us the importance of vision.  The snail could "see" peaches and made a firm resolve to get started on the critical path.  We must keep the end vision in mind--the "fruit" that God desires--but not wait around for it.  We must get to work doing the things that matter most to Him, and in due time, we will see fruit. 

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