Luke 21:29-33 The Parable of the Figtree

Then He told them a parable: “Behold the fig tree and all the trees;  as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is now near.  So you also, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near.  Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all things take place.  Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away."

These words are known as “The Parable of the Fig Tree.”  Here Jesus’ words are difficult to grasp.  He says that this generation will not pass away until all things take place. What does He mean by that?  It is easy to see the turbulence around you in the form of hostile weather, angry nations, and other conflict and reason in your own mind that the time has arrived, forgetting all the while that Jesus told us elsewhere that nobody knows the time of His return except the Father alone.  I can only say to be careful of what you say to others, less you draw them into a false faith.  Indeed Jesus will come again, but just like the weather which often time surprises us, just when we think it is going to be a sunny day, Jesus will come like a whirl-wind.

Daily Prayer:  Lord Jesus, I am among those who expected Your return by now.  Though I do not know the time, I do know the season.  So until Your return, I shall continue to grow in faith and in the knowledge of You.  Amen.