Genesis 31-33; Luke 13

Luke 13:6-9

He also spoke this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and find none. Cut it down; why does it use up the ground?’ But he answered and said to him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. And if it bears fruit, well. But if not, after that you can cut it down.’”

I am the fig tree, So many barren years, deserving of being cut down. The master comes each time hoping to see fruit and leaves disappointed by another growing season with nothing to show for it. I wonder just how close the saw blade came to my trunk, how many chances I've been given that I don't deserve. But by God's mercy I have been spared and offered yet another year to blossom. In His grace He has dug around me, removed weeds that hinder growth and maturity, and fertilized the soil. Praise God for His patience with me. It's time for a bountiful crop.