Day 21 - Fig Tree

Matthew 21:18-22

In the morning Jesus was on his way back to the city, he was hungry. He saw a fig tree but found that it only had leaves on it. He said to it, "May you never bear fruit again!" After He said this, the tree withered. The disciples were amazed, and wondered why the fig tree had withered so quickly. Jesus said this in response: "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done. If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."

Again, Jesus touches on the topic of faith. He makes it known that if we want something, we just need to ask for it, and it will be given to us. Once we believe in something, God will bless us abundantly, knowing that our hearts are open and ready to receive. Believing will become second nature to us, and we won't be bothered with fretting about where our next bill payment will come from. Knowing that God has a great plan for us, and will help us if we have faith in Him gives us the motivation to follow Him. God wants to do wonderful things in our lives, and we need to open our hearts up to that.

God, build my faith. Keep me following You, and allow me to be open with my beliefs. Keep wonderful things happening, and help me keep my heart open to you. Amen.