Friday, February 14, 2003
Friday, February 14, 2003
If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down.
Time and time again Jesus showed his impatience with people who do not take advantage of the
opportunities God has given them. They are nice people but they are not producing fruit. Christ
asks, what is it that you are passionate about? What is it you are giving your life to accomplish?
What fruit are you bearing?
(Luke 13.9
NRSV)
Jesus told a parable about a man who owned a vineyard. In that vineyard was a fig tree--a fig
tree that had no fruit on it. "Cut it down," the owner said to his vinedresser. "For three years I
have been looking for fruit on this tree and have found none. Cut it down. Why should it use up
the ground."
Lord Jesus, may I always be passionate about you. Amen.
