And he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. And he said to the vinedresser, ‘Look, for three years now I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and I find none. Cut it down. Why should it use up the ground?’ And he answered him, ‘Sir, let it alone this year also, until I dig around it and put on manure. Then if it should bear fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.’”(Luke 13:6-9 ESV)
As found in the paragraph preceding this one, God is looking for change. Three years was considered plenty of time for a fig tree to start producing, but the Owner graciously allowed more time. Just as God was merciful to allow Israel over three years to embrace the Messiah, He is gracious to us. But grace not only accepts us where we are; it believes that through His power we can change. Let's not keep Him waiting.
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