📖 Bible Passage (KJV) – Luke 13:6–9
⁶ He spake also this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came and sought fruit thereon, and found none.
⁷ Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?
⁸ And he answering said unto him, Lord, let it alone this year also, till I shall dig about it, and dung it:
⁹ And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
✨ All Summed Up
This parable tells the story of a fig tree in a vineyard that did not bear fruit for three years. The owner wanted to cut it down, but the gardener pleaded for one more year to care for it. The gardener would nourish the tree, hoping it would finally bear fruit. If it didn’t, then the tree would be cut down. The story emphasizes God’s patience with us, giving us time to grow and bear fruit in our lives, urging us to make the most of the opportunities He gives us.
⚡Key Takeaway
- Patience – God is patient with us, giving us time to bear good fruit in our lives.
- Mercy – The gardener shows mercy, asking for more time to nurture the tree.
- Accountability – We are called to bear fruit in our lives, and failure to do so has consequences.
- Opportunity – God gives us many chances to grow spiritually and do good works.
💭 Reflect & Apply
Take a moment to reflect on your life. Are you bearing the fruit that God has called you to? Just as the fig tree was given the chance to grow, God gives us opportunities to change and thrive in His ways. Ask yourself, “Am I making the most of these opportunities? Am I living in a way that reflects His love and mercy?” Allow God’s patience to inspire you to live a fruitful life. You still have time—use it wisely.
🙌 Pray, reflect, and act! Share this parable with a friend and reflect on how it speaks to your life today.
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