On the following day, when they came from Bethany, he was hungry. And seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to see if he could find anything on it. When he came to it, he found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs. And he said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” And his disciples heard it. Mark 11:12-14


As a young girl reading the bible, I have always wondered why Jesus will curse a tree that did not bear fruit out of season. As I understand the "kingdom principles", I came to understand why. The answer is in plain sight.


The answer is in Mark 11:12, Jesus was hungry. John 10:14 says "just as the Father knows me and I know the Father", this means that God the father knew that Jesus will be hungry when he is coming from Bethany and so would have prepared what Jesus will eat.


Please note, that if it is not a test (as Jesus got when he left the wilderness after 40 days, God will always prepare ahead of His children).


Meaning that the fig tree was given more-than-enough nutrients in order to produce out of season but it decided to stick to "that's how we do it" and brought out more and more leaves... instead of listening to "what the Spirit is saying" to the tree and use the extra to produce fruits.


Dear Christian, I know you might not accept this but there is a level you reach is Christ that you will realize that we are not called to follow the bible. We are called to follow Christ.


The paragraph above does not mean the bible is thrown in the trash (it would already be a part of you).... it means that there are some instructions (not a sin) that the spirit of God will give you that will not be normal.


The fig tree used the extra blessing it got to look good... same as the rich man who had a bountiful harvest and God killed him.


Child of God, do you see that pattern? If you receive favour from God, don't buy more things, or expand your barn, bless others. That is why we are encouraged to acknowledge Him in all of our ways so He will and He shall direct our path.


Let God approve your plans...ALL of it, not most of your plans....ALL, including your giving, acknowledge Him. So you won't take a wrong step that can get you cursed.


Also let your enjoyment after a blessing receive approval from above so that you don't get cursed for being selfish. We will all give account of all heaven's resources in our care.


Shalom!


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