Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender,and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors.
Matthew 24:32-33
Jesus, after leaving Bethany on His way to Jerusalem,
saw the fig tree and noticed the many leaves, but upon closer examination, there were no figs.
The Lord cursed the fig tree.
It is symbolic of Israel, and for these 2000 years, her land lay waste and barren.
At Pentecost, Simeon hath declared how God at first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for His name (Acts 15:19).
And surely we can testify that the church age, this dispensation of grace, God has wonderfully fulfilled His word concerning the Gentile nations.
But Jesus says, Now learn a parable of the fig tree; when his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh:
God wants us to know that Israel represents the fig tree. The Lord’s coming was the time of her season of bearing fruit, but none was found. In Romans 11:21, …God spared not the natural branches (Israel) but the Gentiles … being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them (v.17). Therefore, He warns us that we too will be cursed if we reject Him. I believe that in these last days God has given us a sign.
Hosea 6:1-2, Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for He hath torn, and He will heal us; He hath smitten. and He will bind us up. After two days will He revive us: in the third day He will raise us ( Israel )up, and we shall live in his sight.
The fig tree of Israel has been scattered among all the nations of the world for two complete days of God’s timetable, (1000 years/ one day) but on the third day, Israel would be providentially returned to its land, and begin the rebirth process. The reemergence of the state of Israel has always been a prerequisite for the fulfillment of prophetic destiny for all nations. The prophet Ezekiel says that when Israel returns from all nations, the Lord will execute His judgments. This is call the seven year tribulation (Ezek. 28:25,26).
Dear Christians, the fig tree carries with it a certain prophetic promise, Mt 24:33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. The Fig Tree is alive, her blossoms and leaves signify the soon return of Christ. The skeptics try to persuade us to ignore the signs and prophecies of scripture. Be ready, His redemption draweth nigh… Pastor Horst
