“Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. In response Jesus said to it, “Let no one eat fruit from you ever again.” And His disciples heard it...Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots.”
Mark 11:12-14, 20 NKJV
In my study, I paused at this story of the fig tree. It was baffling. Jesus cursed it for not having fruit when it was not even the season for figs. He cursed it and the fig tree withered. There are some important lessons to learn as christians.
The fig tree was meant to bring forth fig fruit. As a christian, we are meant to manifest the fruit of the Spirit; love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness. (Galatians 5:22 NKJV). This fruit is not dependent on seasons in the life of a christian. It is a 24/7, 365/6 days all round fruitfulness.
The ingredient of our ‘salt’ are in this fruit. It is not enough to read this story, be elated about the power through faith to curse a fig tree or cast a mountain into the sea. But for us to reflect on whether we would be found with fruit (of the Holy Spirit) anytime and every time. We are to be ready in and out of season.
With the fruit of the Spirit, there is no ‘right’ season. Every season is the right season. Let us not be found fruitless when our Lord and Saviour returns.
#PrayerforToday
Almighty Father, thank You for the gift of my salvation. I pray for the grace to walk in the Spirit and be led by Your Spirit, that I may manifest the fruit of Your Holy Spirit - joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness in all things and at all time. In the name of Yeshua my Lord and Savior I pray. Amen
I pray this inspires you to be more and do more for Yeshua Ha Mashiach (Jesus Christ).
#AdeolaAkintoye ©
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