DCLM Higher Everyday 8 July 2024 — Lesson From The Fig Tree
DCLM Higher Everyday 8 July 2024 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Redeemed By The Lord
Topic: Lesson From The Fig Tree
Text: Matthew 21:19-21
19And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
20And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, How soon is the fig tree withered away!
21Jesus 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.
Key Verse: “And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away” (Matthew 21:19).
Message
Fig trees are common and symbolic to Israel. When fig trees are full of leaves, it is expected that they bear fruits about that season. Jesus approached a leafy fig tree expecting to find some fruits on it, but found none. Hence, He cursed it.There are many youths today who attend Bible-believing churches, dress like heaven-bound Christian youths or even engage in one service or another in God’s house but do not bear the fruit of love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance in their lives. These are leafy youths without fruit. Sometimes it is the Church that is not growing in number. Dr. Waymon Rogers said, “There is something wrong when the little Church stays little. Encourage your people to fast and pray.”
When Jesus Christ returns, all who do not manifest His nature and character will be eternally cursed into everlasting damnation. While those who do, will enjoy the privilege of being with Him eternally. Friend, are you like that leafy fig tree without fruit? Ask the Lord Jesus Christ to help you to bear fruits.
Quote: Leafy youth without fruit
Challenge: Christ’s return is imminent: be fruitful.
Prayer for today: Lord, make me a fruitful Christian.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
