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In Luke 13, Jesus tells a parable about a fig tree and a man who wanted to cut it down, but the gardener pleaded for more time to cultivate it before making a final decision. Jesus also heals a woman who had been crippled for 18 years and teaches about the kingdom of God being like a mustard seed that grows into a large tree.
"Then he told this parable: ‘A man had a fig tree growing in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it but did not find any. So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it use up the soil?’ ‘Sir,’ the man replied, ‘leave it alone for one more year, and I’ll dig around it and fertilize it. If it bears fruit next year, fine! If not, then cut it down.’" – Luke 13:6-9 🌳🍇🌱
This parable teaches about God’s patience and grace towards us, giving us time to bear fruit and become more like Him. The healing of the woman shows Jesus’ compassion and power to heal physical ailments. The mustard seed parable illustrates the growth of God’s kingdom from humble beginnings to a great impact. 💪🙏🌍