God is always stretching us in our faith even though we may feel at times that we're getting a little old for this sort of thing: Ezra 3:11-13.

1. There will be the challenge of faith.

2. There will be the cost of faith: Mark 10:27-30.

3. The conclusion of faith: Job 14:7-9. Even things that are cut off will flourish - at the scent of water they will bud and bring forth branches like a plant.