“When evening came, they would go out of the city. As they were passing by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots up. Being reminded, Peter said to Him, “Rabbi, look, the fig tree which You cursed has withered.” And Jesus answered saying to them, “Have faith in God” (Mark 11:19-22).
All things are in Your hands, Lord. What You curse is cursed and what You bless is blessed. Guide me to understand that in You there is hope. You have called for us to bear good fruit. You will dry up that which does not produce good fruit. Lead us so that we bear fruit befitting Your kingdom. Be the One who guides us into all goodness. You have called for us to have faith in You.
All things are in the Lord’s hands. All things are possible with God. What He blesses will be blessed and what He curses will be cursed. We did not invent God. He created us. The order of things is as He has established them to be. We live not by our own reasoning, but by His word of truth. Live then trusting in the One who created You, knowing that all things have always been in His hands.
Lord, help me to live the life You have given me to live. Guide me in Your goodness and mercy to be gracious with others as You have been gracious to me. Teach me what it means to hold fast to the faith You have given me. Guide me to always look to You, the author and finisher of my faith, knowing that You alone bless and curse and that it will be according to the Father’s will. Help me to live by faith. Amen.
