God has offered us all the protection that we need in this spiritual battle. In times of discouragement, we can be encouraged by God’s promises. When we have a difficult choice to make, we can find guidance from God’s Word.
Why would Jesus curse a fig tree because it didn’t have any fruit, when it wasn’t even the season for figs? Could it be that Jesus knew that 2000 years later His precious church would be full of fully-leafed fig trees that don’t bear fruit?
It’s always exciting to see the bulbs and perennials come up in the Spring; but it’s sad when they don’t. What about the “spring” seasons of life? Will our “spring flowers” return after a long, cold “winter” experience? How can we ensure they do?
Have you ever wondered why Jesus would curse a fig tree for not bearing fruit? What possible implications might that have for all Christians?
It doesn’t matter what you are going through or what’s going on in your life, Jesus is there for you. Use His name, plead the blood over you. The devil has to flee.
"And He said to them, 'When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?' They said, 'Nothing.' He said to them, 'But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak...
"[Jesus said] 'Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.'" (Luke 22:31-32 ESV) Almost everyone has an episode...
(Jesus said) "I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the Word that I have spoken to...
"If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you." (John 15:7 NASB) We read stories about people who prayed for rain, but who forgot to bring their umbrellas in anticipation of the blessing. When we abide in Christ, we...
"That's him," my friend said. "It has to be him." The soft evening breeze at SeaWorld made the concert delightful. The band's catchy and familiar beat never got old, but the members of the 70's band sure did. "After all these years," she said, "who knew he'd be still...