Devotion for Wednesday, April 15, 2026

“On the next day, when they had left Bethany, He became hungry.  Seeing at a distance a fig tree in leaf, He went to see if perhaps He would find anything on it; and when He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.  He said to it, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again!” And His disciples were listening” (Mark 11:12-14).

There are lessons that are subtle and cause us to go into meditation.  Why would Jesus curse a fig tree when it did not have fruit?  Yet is this not the One who knows all things?  He spoke to His disciples with His actions as well as His words.  He does the same for us.  Will we trust circumstances or the One who is over all circumstances?  Keep in mind the parables that teach us to bear fruit.

Lord, I do not always understand all that You say and do.  Will I stop believing or trusting?  Does this mean that I am depending upon myself for my faith?  Help me to understand that the beginning of wisdom starts with trusting You above all things.  You speak forth all that exists, and You can remove so that something no longer exists.  Guide me to live by faith, trusting in You above all things.

Thank You, Lord Jesus, for all that You have done, are doing, and will do.  Guide me to see that all things are under Your authority.  You have come to lead the way, following the Father’s will, to bring an end to sin, death, and destruction.  Guide me in the way of everlasting life and help me to do those things which You give me to do in the time You desire for them to be done.  Amen.