UNFRUITFULNESS

 

As we reflect on the Scripture of Matthew 21:18-19, when Jesus cursed the fig tree. This verses are both a Parable and a prophecy. It shows Jesus as our final judge. It is also a pictorial version of the prophecy of Jeremiah 8:13. 

Christ was seeking fruit and can't find any from the fig tree. Jesus didn't call us or plant us to be barren. He comes to give but also requires fruit from us. He does not only demand but delights in it. THE FRUIT HE DESIRES IS US. 

The fig tree was standing tall with so much leaves but no fruit. We may be standing tall and having all the leaves (like profession, money, family all the the temporal things of the world) but unfruitful. His desire is for us to bear fruit (the fruits of the Holy Spirit), to blossom the goodness of the Lord.

UNFRUITFULNESS - is sin punished by continual sinfulness, and when Jesus cursed the fig tree who was standing tall it withered immediately. It is alarming that we have no more time to waste. We, as Christians must bear fruits or we will wither in hell. 

Jesus has performed so many immeasurable miracles of mercy and forgiveness, but this is  His one miracle of judgment to show us that He is our final judge if we don't bear fruit. 

Let us reflect: 
God has given us much mercy,  love and our chances to change are unaccountable. When we accept Christ He gave us so many provisions and opportunities to get to know Him more, He would send His workers to equip and even take care of us, so we can grow according to His plan. He does all these things for us to be fruitful and grow. 

Are we taking these chances to change and get to know Him more? 
As Christians do we even bother to look at ourselves if we are fruitful?

What if Jesus would come now and ask for our fruit? Do we have any fruit to offer to Him? If not, are we ready to wither?

Let us not forget - Jesus is our final judge. BE FRUITFUL! Amen.