"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." - Mark 11:24
The 3rd day of Christ's last week before His death and resurrection. We find our Savior back in Jerusalem, teaching in the temple for the last time, sharing numerous parables with His followers and disciples.
This scripture has always represented such an open statement of truth, but so often misunderstood. Does this mean I pray to win the lottery every week for the rest of my life and it will be mine? Of course not. Christ and his disciples were entering Jerusalem and had just walked past the fig tree that He had cursed the day before. Within 24 hours, the fig tree was withered and dead. Why had Christ cursed the tree?
The fig tree was known to have fully blossomed fruit by the time the leaves were in full foliage. In the case of this tree, the leaves were full and not a single fig had grown yet. This tree was deceptive in it's life. Leading one to believe that it was full of fruit (based on the full leaves) yet upon a closer perspective no fruit exists. This was indicative of those that would be condemning Him in the next few days. Portraying themselves as filled with fruit of the Lord in their appearance, yet Christ knew what was inside of these people. The living parable He shares with His disciples is a warning to be filled with the fruit of the spirit and the Lord will be with them in all that they do.
The fig tree was created by God to bear fruit for others enjoyment. Likewise, as Christians we are created to bear fruit of self less service of mercy and love towards others. When we are in the spirit of the Lord, He promises that He will grant all of our prayers to come to fruition. The key is being in His will and serving His purpose. Nothing is beyond His reach when His children seek His ways. Be blessed my friends.
Prayer:Loving Father,
We are amazed at Your awesome power and the miracles of Your word. We come before You, humble in our spirit and open for You to work in our lives. We long to bear fruit for You in season and out of season. Fruit that can flourish in the eyes of Your children. Help us to realize the gifts You have placed in our hearts so we may in turn live for You and draw others to Your kingdom. In Your name we pray - Amen.
Prayer:Loving Father,
We are amazed at Your awesome power and the miracles of Your word. We come before You, humble in our spirit and open for You to work in our lives. We long to bear fruit for You in season and out of season. Fruit that can flourish in the eyes of Your children. Help us to realize the gifts You have placed in our hearts so we may in turn live for You and draw others to Your kingdom. In Your name we pray - Amen.
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