Preparing the soil – Day 11

Slow growers

“Then Jesus told this story: “A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed. Finally, he said to his gardener, ‘I’ve waited three years, and there hasn’t been a single fig! Cut it down. It’s just taking up space in the garden.’ “The gardener answered, ‘Sir, give it one more chance. Leave it another year, and I’ll give it special attention and plenty of fertilizer. If we get figs next year, fine. If not, then you can cut it down.’” Luke 13:6‭-‬9 NLT‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Not all seed has the same germination process. Nor the same period to reach a fruitful maturity. A fig tree is generally three to five years old before it produce a sizable crop. In the early years of planting, it is common for a fig tree to grow very small green figs that never get larger or ripen. The main crop develops on new growth in spring and early summer when the tree reaches maturity.

It’s the same with Christians – we don’t all germinate the seed, nor grow at the same rate. We go through different growth spurts and seasons at different times. But even so, when we reach maturity in our growth process, we should produce beautiful, healthy fruit. Be patient with someone growing at a slower pace as you expected, because some of us are fig trees.

Prayer: Father thank You for creating each of Your children so unique and that we grow differently in Your Word. Thank You that each growth spurt is a journey with You. Grant me patience and understanding for the times I am a fig tree. Amen.

Written by Pastor Iriza for www.womenoftheword.co.za ©
We would love to pray with you prayer@womenoftheword.co.za