Between Rest and Growth
Luke 13: 6-9
The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
“Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came looking for fruit on it and found none. So he said to the man working the vineyard, ‘See here! For three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree, and still I find none. Cut it down! Why should it be wasting the soil?’ He replied, ‘Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good, but if not, you can cut it down.’ ”
Galatians 5: 22
The Fruit of the Spirit
“By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.”
Sometimes rest is required to hear the Holy Spirit move us towards growth. How do you allow yourself to rest? What are Sabbath moments to you?
Growth can be a risk. How does your faith allow you to open your mind?
How does your understanding of God continue to grow?