(repeat from 2010)
SCRIPTURE: Mark (NIV) 11:13 Seeing in the distance a fig-tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs.
OBSERVATION: There are many fig trees in Israel, but this one caught Jesus attention. This one was “in leaf.” The season for figs was fast approaching and some have said that the fruit preceded the leaves. This tree showed promise of fruit. So seeing the leaves, probably in abundance, Jesus expected to find some fruit.
APPLICATION: Outward appearance may draw people to give a closer look, but what do they find? Joy is attractive. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit in our lives, but joy can also be a fruit of my favorite NASCAR driver winning the race. At a distance, I may appear to be a joyful person, but a closer look will reveal the source of my joy.
PRAYER: Lord, may people find that the source of my joy is You, and may what You find in me bring You joy. Amen.
Pastor Leon
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