God has placed his fig tree in the world and is waiting for fruit, those who are faithful to Him. May 2019 23 “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. I was pleasantly surprised to see your name at the top of this reflection Carolyn.Thank you for your wonderful reflection and for digging deeper into the use of the fig tree throughout the bible and in the teaching moments of Jesus. March 2014 Like this fig tree, the nation of Israel has a deceptive appearance. How are we doing? The Christian Faith The fig tree is a common tree in the Bible as well. July 2014 February 2016 Scripture In Question His Heart Was Moved with Pity. Forgiveness Trust in the Lord for the groups formed – that this is the doing of the Holy Spirit! For one, I’m not even sure if they grow in Iowa, and why should I care anyway? S) In Matthew 21: 18-22 we read that Jesus spoke to a fig tree and it withered away. Dr. Douglas Wingate, Ph.D. Life Christian University. Thus, instead of merely cursing and killing a lowly fig tree, Jesus is saying that Judaism itself is cursed and will die off — “dry up at the roots,” as a later passage explains when the disciples see the tree the next day (in Matthew, the tree dies immediately). Pray For Me For Victory And Prosperity In Life. It was lush and full of leaves. The fig tree is the third tree to be mentioned by name in the Hebrew Bible. July 2019 Your email address will not be published. Why Is This Important? May 2020 Yet, maybe that’s what we need. January 2019 The normal is gone and we struggle to replace what we knew with something new. Using you as an instrument, spreading the gospel to everyone in catholic moment. Thank you and may God continue to bless all of you. Old Testament prophets Micah and Jeremiah used the fig tree as a metaphor for faithfulness: a barren fig tree is compared to faithless Israel (Jeremiah 8:13, Micah 7:1). Let the fig trees in our lives grow tall and bear the fruit and blessings we so desperately need. Greetings Carolyn, Thank you so much for your reflections. June 2014 Just days prior they shouted “ Hosanna” to their King, but later would turn to cry out “Crucify him”! Quite simply – the fig tree is one of the last trees to bud in the spring and so when it’s leaves are budding we know that summer is just around the corner! November 2019 Its great to have you with us again at the CM. Tuesday, January 5. Friends in Christ, please join me in prayer for my husband and for all spouses who need to forgive or be forgiven. Faith and the Fruit of a Fig Tree. The disciples saw it shrink and asked Him how. November 2014 Both major and minor prophets of the Old Testament and Jesus himself used fig tree imagery beautifully. ! Dealing With Doubt Amen. In this parable, God is the man, the fig tree is Israel, and the vineyard is the world. From Genesis to Revelation mention of its fruit and leaves are woven throughout. January 2020 February 2019 November 2020 April 2014 The Cursing of the Fig Tree. I don’t know much about fig trees. I need prayer for my work to be noticed to as many clients. 'Have faith in God,' Jesus answered. Read Next. Fig tree symbolism is rather edifying. March 2015 God Bless you. March 2020 Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. March 2017 I was surprised at how eager everyone was about joining the spiritual friendship circle. The first three verses of this section form the second part of the story of the fig tree (11:12–14), which sandwiches the account of the cleansing of the temple. But when Jesus approached the tree, he could find no figs (fruit). October 2019 Enter your email to receive notifications of new Daily Reflection Posts. September 2020 Bible Study For where two or three are gathered in My name, there I Am with them. Typically when leaves were present, figs would be as well. History & The Bible Like the fig tree, the Jewish faith looked good on the outside, but despite its appearance it wasn’t producing any fruit. The fig tree you cursed has withered!' Praise and be grateful for each time he gets it “right”. He has faith in you and will give you strength in all your mothering. ONE of the more puzzling passages in the Bible is the account of Jesus and the barren fig tree. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. September 2019 November 2017 April 2018 And how can we better understand our place in God’s universe by developing a bit of an understanding of the fig tree? August 2020 Sunday, August 25 Faith and the Fig Tree is moving!! Jesus curses the fig tree and the disciples hear him. Carolyn also holds a BS in Mathematics, a MS in Holistic Nutrition and a doctoral degree in Naturopathy. Thank you Carolyn for your encouraging outlook and prayers for all of us. They may even be able to move mountains, though that is arguably a bit of hyperbole on his part. Prayers for faith groups started in our church community. June 2018 It is in this context that you need to approach the miracle story of Jesus and the fig tree. November 2015 Our parish communities also works toward cultivating a welcoming atmosphere and encouragement to be actively involved in the life of the parish. In an effort to be a little more organized and streamlined I have combined a few social media outlets into one website! withers, but the disciples have passed the tree and don't yet notice that it withered. First, Jesus explains the power and importance of faith — it is faith in God that gave him the power to curse the fig tree and make it wither overnight and similar faith on the disciples’ part will give them the power to work other wonders. you are blessed and also all the crews who have made this site possible to view. My own grandaughter had accidents at 5! According to Mark 11:12-14, 20-24, when Jesus saw a certain fig tree with leaves but no fruit, he cursed it and, as a result, the tree withered. Have we noticed any new growth in our soul and how we treat others? It is a great story of how faith works, and a revelation of what God wants from His children. March 2019 And all the Global light for christ members. I pray for your needs also. So, they argue, Jesus was simply saying; “when the fig tree buds you know that summer is near – likewise, when you see all these things happening, know that the end is near”. SERIES . I ask the triune God to continue to give us good health of body and mind, so that we can continue to unite in our worship to thee. As they near the fig tree, Peter points it out, and he and the disciples Faith doesn’t work in an uncertain or timid fashion, but faith acts in confidence. Your insights are so helpful in helping me understand scripture. Adam and Eve used fig leaves to hide their nakedness after the fall into sin. Relying means to depend on it actually happening. Carolyn, thank you so much for your words. July 2020 October 2014 I’ve heard people say that they think this was just a figure of speech or exaggeration, because they don’t believe anyone could move a mountain. “If you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea’ and it will be done. Yet, as Mark plainly says, it wasn’t the season for figs. November 2016 You have been missed. The fig tree provides unique symbolism in the Bible and understanding this symbolism can help us on our spiritual journey. Faith Hall Of Fame September 2014 Amen. God bless you all. The Spiritual Meaning of the Fig Tree The fruitless fig tree in this Parable was a symbolic judgement of the moral and religious character of the Jewish people. Family and congregation celebrations postponed. Please pray for my son who is struggling to overcome his addictions, and for him to find a job, and pray for me that I always be open to, and have the courage to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Giving Currently you have JavaScript disabled. August 2016 Jesus is going to use this fig tree to teach the disciples an important lesson concerning faith; hence, Fig Tree and Faith. Peter remembered and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! A Twofold Lesson on Faith. May the Blessed Virgin Mary be present in each group – guiding Her Son’s children as a Mother – so many of her children are hurting and hiding – not recognizing – each have been gifted with ” balm ” and the ability to wrap those wounds with listening hearts and sighs of compassion! Yummy figs and the reception of God’s blessings are both worth waiting for indeed. November 2018 God bless and keep you and your entire family. April 2019 Thanks be to God for this beautiful reflection,Our lady of perpetual help come to our aid o Loveing mother. Thursday, 7th January 2021 – keeping resolutions! That our marriages produce an abundance of figs. January 2016 Not only did Adam and Eve use its leaves to cover themselves in Genesis, the fig tree drops its un-ripened fruit in Revelation. May 2017 Faith Lessons From The Fig Tree by RELEVANT. Matthew records the cursing and the withering of the fig tree all in one account and includes it after the account of Jesus cleansing the Temple of the moneychangers. God (For the theological significance of this “intercalation,” see Overview, 11:15–19.) July 2016 The people of this nation are in a covenant relationship with God, and they might outwardly appear to observe his Law. Come on over to http://carissahardage.com/ and follow or subscribe to continue getting bog post updates from Faith and the Fig Tree! In the process of that we discovered how important, how powerful and awesome the Holy Spirit is! September 2017 Faith and the Fig Tree. Discipleship (Mark 11:20-22) Now it probably seems strange that Jesus cursed a tree just because he was hungry and was disappointed, but we’d be missing out on what Jesus was teaching His disciples if we didn’t look closer. February 2018 The Venus Flytrap. Prayer Though other prayer requests may seem “bigger” being a stay takes prayer with each step. New King James Version 23 Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. It will be me and my two boys alone all summer long. Carolyn Berghuis MS, ND, CTN is a best-selling author, inspirational speaker, traditional naturopath, and free-lance Catholic writer. Behind The Stories Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Please pray for his safety and again for my patience with all things. December 2014 Pray for my great nephew Jack James (JJ) born yesterday that his parents raise him bathed in God’s love and he grow up to be a Godly man. Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord, January 10, 2021-“My Son, My Beloved, My Chosen One”, Saturday January 9, 2021: The Four Way Test for Prayer. September 2015 Dear God please open our eyes so we can see our faults and show us the way to correct them. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Does it? I know I need to work on non-judgement. Jesus contrasts the judgment of the barren fig tree, with the faith in God that makes everything possible: “For nothing will be impossible with God,” (Luke 1:37). The Fig Tree, The Temple and Faith. Hope Thank God for his words. Both accounts are … Knowledge & Wisdom December 2019 All you have to do is ask DAILY for the Holy Spirit to come to you & your family. March 2018 Amen. May 2018 It’s standing strong and firm. Jesus’ faith was so confident that the fig tree would wither that He passed by the same tree that night to show the disciples the tree. Adam and Eve used the leaves of the fig tree to sew garments for themselves after they ate the " fruit of the Tree of knowledge " ( Genesis 2:16–17 ), when they realized that they were naked ( Genesis 3:7 ). From Genesis to Revelation mention of its fruit and leaves are woven throughout. July 2018 The Life Of Jesus June 2020 January 2014, "Faith is ... the certainty of things not seen" (Hebrews 11:1). January 2015 As a girl from Iowa, there hasn’t been much need to ever learn about them. August 2018 April 2020 A little nap under the fig tree promised the ultimate experience of peace. God bless you in your vocation and perhaps you could look at this situation as God using your son to help you develop (even more) patience. June 2016 This message was part of the ‘SERIES NAME’ series, preached at Christ Church Manchester’s church in Burnage in EARLY/MID/LATE YEAR. All My family, my work and my private life. May 2016 I recently asked for prayers concerning my reckless driving charge. He was seeing a GI doctor for constipation, but I don’t think it’s that anymore. The fig tree you cursed has withered!” 22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. It can be very isolating I know. September 2018 March 2016 My court case was this week and, thanks to the grace of God, everything went well. August 2015 Encouragement February 2014 Start your day out in a quiet place to pray- ask for the Holy Spirit to guide you. As ministers of faith, it is incumbent upon us to continue to seek deeper understanding of God’s Word in order to relay the truths that we find to others in order to help them in their Christian walk. Family Fellowship October 2015 October 2017 The Jewish people also knew that it took time for the fig tree to grow. So many in your family are relying on you. June 2017 There is yet another connection between the withering of the fig tree and the quality of faith. Kind of like resting in a favorite hammock on a carefree sunny afternoon – except much better! Please pray that my two young sons will always love, serve, honor and follow our ever faithful God and savior. Yes, I took your suggestion and invited a group of parishioners to a monthly meeting for spiritual nourishment and support. July 2015 Spiritual Growth The people of this nation are in a covenant relationship with God, and they might outwardly appear to observe his Law. Mention of its good fruit and bad fruit in Jeremiah divided the “good” and “bad” people; those who followed God’s commands and those who did not. Peace with you. Carolyn is currently pursuing an MA in Pastoral Theology at Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. Like this fig tree, the nation of Israel has a deceptive appearance. Love August 2014 Gratitude Jesus’ response to the disciples reveals more than what happened to the fig tree. Perhaps the gardener in Luke 13:1-9 is Jesus Christ who in the end will judge our lives. August 2019 But the priests in our parishes are also the workers in the Lord’s vineyard who bring God’s word to us and bring the love of Jesus Christ to us through the sacrament of communion and through their homilies. Thank you Carolyn for reflection and for the prayer petitions you help us in praying too. I think he just doesn’t want to stop doing what he’s doing and I don’t know how else to tell him that he needs to put his toy down and go in the potty. Amen. I have in mind to use BISHOP Barron’s Catholicism series as a means of better understanding our catholic life as church today. I need your prayer for my mom and grand mom and my wife and all my entire families.Amen. Unless otherwise stated, blog posts are written by R. Herbert, Ph.D.,  who writes for a number of Christian venues – including our sister site: TacticalChristianity.org​For more about us, see our About Page. The fig tree you cursed has withered!” “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. Sermon from CCM:Kingsway; LISTEN. I Really Learnt Something Today. I realize that this sounds really silly to pray for, but it’s my lack of patience that concerns me. He is still a baby and just needs to learn on his own timeline, not yours. Jesus told His disciples that they could do even greater miracles than withering the fig tree, if they had faith and did not doubt. NYC is filled with single people who live alone. I try to be patient but some days I get so upset. Works Of Faith, December 2020 This sermon was preached by Claire Biggs at the CCM Kingsway site of Christ Church Manchester on Sunday 24th November 2019. Christianity Culture So what can the fig tree reveal to us? April 15, 2019 With all that is going on in the world, it’s hard to focus on the events that led to the crucifixion. Thank you Carolyn. The good news is that the Holy Spirit will give you the strength you need- that was how we made it! www.CarolynBerghuis.com. That unbelief automatically disqualifies a person from having their prayers answered. You will find that you will act in a confident manner when you live by faith. Please pray for my colleagues health. The fig tree provides unique symbolism in the Bible and understanding this symbolism can help us on our spiritual journey. April 2017 December 2017 Please pray that my husband and I will teach and lead our sons by our loving, patient examples. Christian Living Good to have you here with us. January 2018 Relationships The first is the Tree of life and the second is the Tree of the knowledge of good and evil . April 2016 December 2015 However, after many years of attending mass, receiving the sacraments and being involved in the life of the parish, it should begin to show in how we treat one another. Books Of The Bible Jesus pointed out how that was nothing compared to casting a mountain into the sea. • SLIDE #5 • Mark 11:22–23 (HCSB) — 22 Jesus replied to them, “Have faith in God. September 2016 You are in my prayers as are the others in this group. Not only did Adam and Eve use its leaves to cover themselves in Genesis, the fig tree drops its un-ripened fruit in … April 2015 There are two things to take note of here. Jesus saw the fig tree in the distance. Biblical Concepts To begin, during Biblical times the fig tree represented Jewish Nationalism, prosperity, and security for the Jewish people. Thanks Dear. August 2017 To FGK- You have a lot going on in your life right now with your boys and husband. The fig tree that you cursed has withered.” 22 And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. January 2017 It’s not like I live on a farm or vineyard or wherever fig trees are really grown. My charge was reduced to a speeding infraction. In light of this, any positive mention of a fig tree, or its good fruit, conjured up images of well-earned Godly abundance and goodness. We’re going too start with sharing our personal journeys. For the first time–ever–churches will be shuttered. Jesus responds to the disciples' expressions of wonder with a brief discourse on faith and prayer, and while this makes it less clear that the dead fig tree is related to the fate of the temple, in Matthew 24:32–35 the author follows Mark closely in presenting the "lesson" (in Greek, parabole) of the budding tree as a sign of the certain coming of the Son of Man. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. October 2016 'Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Oops meant to write “stay-at-Home mom” in comment above, Pls pray for me So i can pass the university interview and get the slot in University,if it’s God will,let your will be done Oh God, thank you for that wonderful and insight reflection. Oct 3, 2016 - The Gospels of Matthew and Mark both tell the story of how Jesus cursed a fig tree which had no fruit just outside of Jerusalem. June 2015 I will pray for God to help you have more patience with this. Faith & Works It is especially popular among Christians who teach faith healing. ? May the Good LORD hear and answer all our prayers through Christ our Lord. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” What the story means to us today The chapter contains the stories of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, cursing of a fig tree, aggressive act in the temple, teaching on prayer, and authority being questioned. December 2016 May 2014 God Bless you, and thank you. This chapter also features a Markan sandwich. We don’t live near Family. Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done. There is yet another connection between the withering of the fig tree and the quality of faith. Significant care and attention must be given to this tree before fruit is produced. Truth Accidents are very common for his young age! Fig Tree vs Mountain Faith. June 17, 2004 . Openness to learn, to heal and not to judge – above all to love those who are different from us! Thanks Carolyn for another enlightening reflection. Thank you for the clarifying the symbolism of the fig tree. February 2017 February 2020 Upon coming to the tree expecting to find something to eat, Jesus instead discovered that the fig tree had no fruit on it and cursed the tree saying, “May no fruit ever come from you again!” (Matthew 21:19; Mark 11:14). December 2018 Dear FGK, October 2018 Please pray that I will be patient with my potty trained 3 year old who continually is having “accidents” in his pants. October 2020 Please pray for us and share your thoughts about my plan. Persecution God Bless you and all those who write for this website.Prayers for all those who have requested prayers above. Jerusalem along the same road. June 2019 The Christian Calling Point 1 – Faith is defined as a “firm, relying trust.” Firm says it’s not going anywhere. DAILY MASS READINGS AND REFLECTIONS @ ACATHOLIC.ORG, 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A, October 25,2020-"Love or nothing". He’s getting ready to head out of the country for the next 2-3 months. God bless your husband and especially you who will need strength and confidence to help you ti continue to be a loving mother to your beautiful sons. Louise/NYC. I Accept Your Religious Faith, However, My Faith Is Inclusive of a Father God, Jesus Christ as His Holy Son, and the Holy Spirit, Because I Champion THEM as the True Keys to Life, Truth, and Physical Success!!! Hopefully we have made some progress in being kinder to others and giving those around us a little more care and attention, because of the graces we are receiving through the increase in our prayer life. May 2015 The fig tree that you cursed has withered.’ And Jesus answered them, ‘Have faith in God. July 2017 They were as … I believe but please help my unbelieve. Jesus and the disciples return to Bethany in the evening; likely it's too dark to see the tree. Please pray for the conversion of my husband. FGK, your little boy may just need more time. You and your family and all here are in my prayers. Faith & Trust God Bless You! February 2015 The Lord heard everyone’s prayers. I’m relying on my employer to deposit money in my bank account on payday. 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