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This story stands as a powerful reminder to every Christian: faith without action is like a fig tree full of leaves but bearing no fruit. It may look alive on the outside, but its fruitlessness reveals a deeper emptiness within.
When God calls you, and you answer that call, you are entrusted with a mission. Just as Jesus called His twelve disciples and sent them out to preach the gospel to all nations, He calls each of us to labor in His vineyard. He didn’t promise a life of ease or comfort, but He did promise this: “I am with you always, even to the end of the world.”
God never said, “Sit back and enjoy the blessings.” No—Jesus Himself said, “My Father is always at His work, and I too am working.”
In that same spirit, we are called to work diligently for the Kingdom. God does not bless idleness. He desires His followers to be active, faithful, and fruitful, using their gifts to serve others and glorify Him.
Complacency is a quiet danger. It lulls us into spiritual sleep, convincing us that belief alone is enough. But true discipleship demands more—it calls for commitment, sacrifice, and obedience.
The parable that follows illustrates the consequences of choosing comfort over calling. Let it awaken your spirit, challenge your heart, and renew your purpose in Christ.
The next day, as they were leaving Bethany, Jesus was hungry. Seeing in the distance a fig tree in leaf, he went to find out if it had any fruit. When he reached it, he found nothing but leaves, because it was not the season for figs.
Then he said to the tree, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.”
And his disciples heard him say it.
When evening came, Jesus and his disciples went out of the city.
In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots.
Peter remembered and said to Jesus,
“Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!”
“Have faith in God,” Jesus answered.
“Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
At the end of the story, Jesus reminds us of a profound truth: when we pray earnestly and sincerely, God listens. Through the Holy Spirit, our prayers rise to Heaven, and the Father hears every word spoken in faith.
Jesus’ words are clear and powerful. He doesn’t complicate the message. He simply says that if we believe and pray with a sincere heart, God responds. It’s not about eloquence or ritual; it’s about faith and honesty.
This is the promise: “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened.”
God is not distant. He is near to those who call on Him in truth. Whether you are returning like the prodigal son or faithfully serving like the older brother, your prayers matter. And when they come from a place of humility and trust, He is always listening.
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Jesus began His public ministry in His late twenties. According to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus was about 30 years old when He began teaching and gathering disciples. While the exact age is not specified elsewhere, it is clear that His mission initially focused on the Jewish people. Why? Because Jesus came to fulfill the covenant God made with Abraham — a promise that Abraham would be the father of many nations. This covenant was unique; no other religious tradition can claim such a divine agreement during that time, as the rest of the world was largely pagan.
Before beginning His ministry, Jesus lived a quiet life, following the natural course of human development and remaining obedient to His earthly parents, Joseph and Mary. At the appointed time, His public ministry began — and it started not with a sermon or a healing, but with a quiet miracle at a wedding.
The setting was a wedding in Cana, a small town not far from Nazareth, where Jesus and His family lived. Mary, Jesus’ mother, was likely a close friend of the couple or their family, as she seemed to have a role in the event’s preparations. During the celebration, the wine ran out — a potentially embarrassing situation for the hosts.
Here’s how the Gospel of John records the moment:
On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”
“Woman, why do you involve me?”
Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.”
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by the Jews for ceremonial washing, each holding from twenty to thirty gallons.
Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”;
so they filled them to the brim.
Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”
They did so, and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew.
Then he called the bridegroom aside and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”
What Jesus did here in Cana of Galilee was the first of the signs through which he revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him. (John 2:1–11)
This miracle was not just about saving a wedding celebration. It was a quiet yet profound revelation of Jesus’ divine power. It marked the beginning of His public ministry and gave His disciples a glimpse of His glory, enough to strengthen their belief in Him.
Some people may wonder if Jesus calling Mary “woman” was disrespectful. It wasn’t. In the cultural context of the time, the term “woman” was not rude or dismissive — it was a formal and even affectionate way of addressing someone. More importantly, Mary knew exactly who Jesus was. She wasn’t merely asking her son for help; she was appealing to the Son of God. Her request reflected her faith in His divine power.
It’s possible that Jesus had performed other miracles privately for His family before this moment, though they were not recorded. Regardless, Mary was fully aware that Jesus was not just her son — He was God incarnate. She remembered the angel Gabriel’s visit years earlier, when she was still a virgin living in Nazareth, a town in Galilee.
The angel had said:
“Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.”
Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.
But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; his kingdom will never end.”
“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”
The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God. Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who was said to be unable to conceive is in her sixth month. For no word from God will ever fail.”
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:28–38)
Mary’s faith and obedience were unwavering. She knew from the beginning that her son was the promised Messiah, and at that wedding in Cana, she trusted that He would act — even if His “hour” had not yet come.
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Jesus, God in human form, traveled throughout Israel fulfilling His divine mission: preaching the gospel, calling people to repentance, casting out demons, raising the dead, healing the sick, and performing countless miracles. As the apostle John wrote, if every miracle Jesus performed were recorded, the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.
In those days, there were no hospitals or clinics. The sick were cared for at home by family members, praying and hoping for God’s mercy. Whenever Jesus arrived in a town, multitudes followed Him — some to hear His powerful teachings, others in desperate need of healing, and many simply hoping to receive the food He often provided after His sermons. Isn’t that amazing? Today, a conference might offer a cookie or a piece of chocolate, but Jesus fed tens of thousands. Only God could do that.
Imagine the scene: Jesus walking through the crowds, surrounded tightly by people eager to be near Him. The twelve disciples had the privilege of walking beside Him. He didn’t need bodyguards. He was the protector of His followers. Jesus was visible to all, standing above average height, though not towering. Yet there were some who couldn’t see Him — the blind.
Jesus didn’t force healing on anyone. He responded to faith. His power was revealed when people called out to Him, believing He could change their lives. One of the most touching examples of this is the story of Bartimaeus.
Bartimaeus was blind and spent his days begging by the roadside. Though he couldn’t see, he could hear — and he often heard people talking about Jesus. Perhaps they spoke of His teachings, His miracles, or the hope He brought. Bartimaeus longed for the chance to meet Jesus, believing that He could heal his blindness.
Here’s how the Gospel of Mark recounts the moment:
As Jesus and His disciples were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed them. A blind man named Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”) was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!”
Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.”
So they called to the blind man, “Cheer up! On your feet! He’s calling you.”
Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
“What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus asked.
The blind man said, “Rabbi, I want to see.”
“Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.”
Immediately, he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. (Mark 10:46–52)
Bartimaeus’s faith was bold and persistent. He didn’t let the crowd silence him. He believed in Jesus’ power and called out with conviction. And Jesus responded — not just with healing, but with affirmation: “Your faith has healed you.”
Bartimaeus, once blind, now leapt with joy as he gazed upon the crowd — a sight he had only imagined until that moment. The people were amazed to witness his healing, but the depth of Bartimaeus’s joy was beyond words. He had been healed because he persisted. He cried out to Jesus, believed in His divinity, and responded immediately when Jesus called. Though Jesus already knew Bartimaeus’s condition, He still asked, “What do you want me to do for you?” Why? Because Jesus wanted Bartimaeus to express his faith openly.
This moment teaches us something profound about prayer. When we ask God for something, especially when our request is sincere and not selfish, He may lead us to keep praying, not because He hasn’t heard us, but to deepen our faith and ensure our prayers are more than just words. A short prayer, spoken with strong belief and a faithful heart, is powerful. That’s what God desires — genuine faith and trust.
May we all learn from Bartimaeus. God is merciful, loving, and slow to anger. He listens to earnest prayers and responds in His perfect time.
