Matthew 24:32
The parable of the fig tree has caused no end of speculation as to its intended meaning. However, the purpose of the fig tree parable is to remind the disciples of the purpose of prophecy. The purpose of prophecy is to let us know what time it is. This is what Jesus is illustrating here. The fig tree lets us know what time it is in its process of life. We don’t know exactly when things will happen with that fig tree, but we know it will follow a certain pattern. Prophecy is the same. God is not going to tell us exactly when certain things will happen. But, he has given us some general guidelines to measure the time by. So, just like we can know what will happen next with the fig tree, we can know what will happen next to this old world.
Bible Reading: Job 24:1-28:28
Scripture Memory: James 3:6 “And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the Christ! Jesus is all that I could ever need Him to be. He alone can save my poor soul from this dying world. The pull of sin is too much for me, I must have Christ in my life. He makes me able to live in righteousness. He gives me the life I have. I can be myself and be good at the same time. This is the miracle of the new birth. Jesus in me is truly the hope of glory. Without Him I would have nothing. The pleasures of sin would leave me and forsake me one day. I would be hopeless and without God in a lonely world. Oh Father, thank You for Him! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for my Dad’s recovery from heart surgery. Pray for a woman in the hospital. Pray for some young people going through a difficult time in their lives.
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