God's Expectation of Man

There are two passages in the Bible that talk about the fig tree. The first was the true experience of Jesus Christ and the second was a parable. In Matthew 21:18-20, Jesus Christ sought fruit on the fig tree in the summer when the plant was blossom with leaves not in winter when plant is not expected to have fruit. Jesus Christ sought fruit on this plant when under normal circumstances the tree should have produced fruit. Jesus Christ sought fruit on the plant having in mind that others might have visited the fig tree and perhaps harvested it, but he hoped that some of its fruit could be hidden within the leaves. The Creator sought fruit from the tree when He was in need of fruit but he could not find any on the tree that was supposed to bear fruit. The unfruitfulness of this tree resulted in the Masters disappointment. (Luke 3:6-7) Some were of the opinion that Jesus Christ should not have cursed the fig tree. To these people, I ask. What do you expect a shepherd to do with barren cattle? Hebrew 6:8Hebrew 6:8
8. But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless and is in danger of being cursed. In the end it will be burned. Matthew 3:7-10 The second passage in Luke 13:6-9 is like the first passage with exception of the long-suffering of God waiting for positive changes to take place in the life of the fig tree, but the consequence of not bearing fruit is the same.

Let us relate the experience of Jesus Christ with the fig tree in this study and also His parable of the tree with God's expectation of fruitfulness in the life of man. God's expectation of fruitfulness in the life of man is not in terms of biological offspring or material wealth. God's expectation is in terms of spiritual fruitfulness. God will not like to reap where He did not sow. He created man in His own image and gave us a breath of life. He is the sustainer of the whole universe and we are living through each day of lives at His instances. He is daily manifest His mightiness in our lives because of the great work of dominionship He gave man. When we are yet a sinner, He made provision of our reconciliation with Him in the person of His only begotten Son. God need men that are equipped in righteousness and abound in the fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23Galatians 5:22-23
22. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfullness,
23. gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. because God want godly men that will begat godly fruit that will continue to tend the vineyard of God.

The servants of God did not keep quiet over this, they are daily revealing the mind of God concerning your lives. You are hearing their message on the radio, television and in the crusade ground. You are also reading it on this web page even His rainbow, that is, signs and wonders of nature that we are seeing everyday are all pointing to the same thing - reminding us of the expectation of God concerning our lives. Matthew 13:22-23Matthew 13:22-23
22. The one who received the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful.
23. But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yeilding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown. The holy Spirit is bearing witness of the truth concerning the word of God in our mind.

To whom much is given much is expected Luke 12:48Luke 12:48
48. But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded: and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked. Your knowledge, understanding and wisdom - these are powerful attributes that differentiate us from animals. How are you applying these rare capabilities? Are you applying them to bear the desired fruit in your life? Are they bearing the expected fruit in your life in its due season? Have you ever asked yourself, "What is the purpose why God created you? Why is God daily nurturing you and caring for you? Why is He preserving you and protecting you amidst the danger and perils out there? Why was the grace made available for you at Calvary that you may have second lease of life while younger and older people around you are passing away?

Jesus Christ is the dresser of the vineyard and you are the fig tree. He left His glory in Heaven in order to dig round you - the beloved fig tree of God - in terms of His teaching and examples, and fertilized you with His abundant and amazing grace, with a high expectation that you will bear fruit for His glory. There is still an opportunity for you to focus on the purpose of God in your life. The right step towards this is to abide in Him, because He is the true Vine and we are the branches. John 15:4-7John 15:4-7
4. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
5. "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
6. If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers: such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned
7. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given to you.

Reflect on this:

How does this study apply to you? What do you think is the expectation of God in your life? What must you do to bear fruit in your Christian life journey on earth? I pray that you will be able to approach this courageously and wholeheartedly!