The fig tree

Gleanings From The Word
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Issue #1825 Figs

The fig tree appears throughout Scripture. The words fig, figs and fig tree appear no less than 71 times in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. The first mention is in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve clothe themselves with fig leaves (see Genesis 3:7). The last mention is as a metaphor where the stars fall out of the heavens like figs from a tree (see Revelation 6:13).

It is not surprising that the fig plays such a large role in Scripture. It is a common tree throughout the Middle East (and beyond). Its two crops of fruit each year provide a stable food source.

There is an account recorded in Matthew about Jesus and a fig tree that often leaves people wondering.

Matthew 21:18-19 NIV
Early in the morning, as he was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. Seeing a fig tree by the road, he went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. Then he said to it, "May you never bear fruit again!" Immediately the tree withered.

People wonder why this story is included in the Scriptures. To me, it is a wonderful declaration of Jesus being both fully human and fully divine.

As a hungry man, Jesus walked up to a fig tree looking for something to eat. Had Jesus not been fully man He would not been hungry. If He were not fully man, He would have known that the tree bore no fruit.

Yet we see the fully divine side of Jesus in the withering of the tree. He had the power to destroy the fruitless tree in a moment. That is something that no mere man could have done.

As believers we can rejoice in Jesus' nature. Having been fully human He experienced everything that we can experience. He can relate fully to our needs, our struggles and our triumphs. He has "been there and done that".

As fully God we can trust in Him to be merciful, just and faithful. He is a rock upon whom we can face all of this life and beyond and never have to worry about Him letting us down.

As fully man, He could pay the price on the cross for our sins. His shed blood was an acceptable covering for our failings.

As fully God He intercedes with father on our behalf. There is no failing when He comes to our aid.

Until next time, rejoice in Jesus. He has it covered for us.

Hallelu Yah (Praise God)

Be blessed

Kevin

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