Next morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree withered to the roots. Peter remembered. ‘Look, Rabbi,’ he said to Jesus, ‘the fig tree you cursed has withered away.’ Jesus answered, ‘Have faith in God.'
Mk.11:20-22
A fig tree is cursed for bearing no fruit, even though it is out of season. Faith produces fruit no matter the season.
This appears to be a curious event. Jesus curses a fig tree for having no fruit, even though the time was out of season for figs. I would have thought Jesus could have forgiven the fig tree for being seasonal. But Jesus emphasises that fruit for God's kingdom should appear no matter the season. How? By faith.
I'm in a season of later life. Too old for fruit? Not according to Jesus.
Saint Peter, please pray for me.
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