My Cherry Tree
Several years ago, I had a fruit-bearing cherry tree in our back yard, and it produced a plentiful harvest of sour cherries each year. As time passed, it grew larger, with some of the branches hanging low enough that it was difficult to mow under.
I decided it was time to cut a few limbs back to make better room under the tree. After the first year, the tree had healed itself at the location of the pruning. By the second year, there were five to six new branches that had started to grow from that very location! By the third year, it was producing an even greater harvest than from previous years! Now, keep this visual in mind as we go further.
Trusted Prophetic Voices
I have listened to many trusted prophetic voices over the last couple of weeks concerning 2026. In this time of listening, it was easy to conclude that there are many voices saying many things on many levels. This seemed counterintuitive, but as I took time to listen to the Lord, I felt He will be revealing and releasing something on a greater scale for 2026. In my time of prayer and listening, I was reminded of the story of the cherry tree mentioned earlier.
I sensed the Lord saying, "2026 will be a time of many things happening, each with its perfect purpose and timing. Things will take place with specific people in one area, while other things will take place in other areas that may concern larger amounts of people. It will be much like the cherry tree that was pruned back but then grew back many branches in its place. Then each branch became fruitful unto itself yet still connected back to the main branch from which it originated!"
I Will Strengthen and Sustain You in 2026
"So we can say with confidence, 'The LORD is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people do to me?'" (Hebrews 13:6 NLT)
A lot of people experienced breakthrough in 2025 while simultaneously experiencing much turmoil, anxiety, and fear. The enemy has sought to come against these people to get them to doubt the very breakthrough and expansion that the Lord has given them. I hear the Lord saying, "Fear not! I will strengthen and sustain you! Do not look back, for it is an old wineskin! Rather, look forward to that which I have given you!" (Photo via PixaHive)
Leveling up in 2026!
"And from the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of the heavens is taken by violence and the violent seize it." (Matthew 11:12 BLB)
I hear the Lord saying, "For many, I am causing you to level up in 2026! Much has been given unto you and much shall be required. Fear not! I will also strengthen and sustain you. I will teach you to navigate the new!
"You have entered a new year and a new season. Resist the urge to default to what was old and familiar. What previously worked in the past season will no longer work and serve you well in this season! Be bold and courageous to let go of what I have freed you from. As you do, you are making room for the new that I am getting ready to release to you!"
Grow in 2026
At the closing of 2025, the Lord highlighted to me (Angie speaking) the word "grow." I sense the Lord was saying to me that this was my word for 2026. Needless to say, 2025 had many uncomfortable circumstances that I walked through that were not easy. However, through that process, I experienced healthy growth. Rarely easy and mostly uncomfortable, growth is necessary if we are going to advance to the next level.
New Opportunities and Advancements in 2026
In this new year, many people will step into new opportunities as well as promotion and advancement.
The Lord says, "Stay humble as you are promoted. Stay humble and continue to look to Me. I give grace to those who are humble, but I resist the proud (James 4:6)." (Photo via Freerange Stock)
Forgive Quickly in 2026
I hear the Lord saying, "It is imperative not to be entangled in the snare of offense or bitterness in your new season. Forgive quickly and show grace to others in their areas of weakness. Lovingly maintaining your boundaries while keeping your heart free from offense will serve you well.
"This year will be filled with acceleration, yet holding unforgiveness will stop what I have already put into motion for you. Do not sabotage your advancements by holding onto unforgiven words and actions against you. Bring those things to Me, and present them in My throne room. I will take care of it there, and you will be free to soar once again!"
Rapid Acceleration in 2026
I hear the Lord saying, "2026 will be an unprecedented year for many! You will marvel at the places that I take you and the things that I do in you and through you! Partner with Me! Incline your ear to Me like never before, and watch what I do.
"Shake off any doubt or discouragement from the previous year! Get your hopes up once again, for the old has gone and the new has surely come! Truly, these are the days of great awakenings and stirrings and reformation. Truly, your waiting will turn to awestruck wonder!" says the Lord of the Great Harvest.
"Do not call to mind the former things; pay no attention to the things of old. Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it?" (Isaiah 43:18–19 BSB)
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Jeff and Angie Stolba
Living With Confidence
Email:Â lwcministries@angiestolba.com
Website:Â www.angiestolba.com
Jeff and Angie Stolba have a heart to see people walking in complete freedom and restoration. Angie shares her testimony at conferences and women's events. Angie enjoys co-laboring with her husband Jeff in ministry, as well as pouring into their three daughters. Angie has a genuine passion for God's Word and intercessory prayer. She is the author of the book, Dealing With the Root of Rejection.
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