The troubled soul may find peace through faith in Christ, and his peace will be in proportion to his faith and trust. He cannot present his good works as a plea for the salvation of his soul.
E G White
The fig stalk has early figs. These are called breba and grow on the previous year’s shoot growth. In cold countries these drop off because of spring frosts. These breba are then followed in summer by figs that grow on the current years growth and are ready to be eaten in late autumn. Although figs are associated with mediterranean countries some have been cultivated to withstand winter lows of -20. They can also be grown in pots but the soil needs to be replaced every three years.
One day a man wanted to pick a fig. This tree was covered in amazingly beautiful lush leaves. He felt and looked on the branches but there was not a single fig there.
Matthew 21: 18 – 22
He cursed the tree and it withered.
Or
Luke 13
This tree was planted by a certain man in a vineyard, a strange place to have a fig tree as it is known for lots of roots that spread out and would cause problems for the vines. He told his servant to cut it down but his servant said let me dig around it and give it the nutrients it needs then leave it for its fourth season and see what happens. Fig trees take three years to mature and the fruit that grows can be used as compost to nourish it. What happened ? Well we don’t know if it produced or was cut down.
The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.
Marcel Proust
I love the saying by Marcel Proust to have new eyes. Looking at problems and happenings can trip us up and that is very good advice indeed. Not easy but with our Hope anchored in God absolutely possible xx
Glad you liked it. 👍Yes we must keep anchored. Thank you 😊
Your blog is enjoyable and informative. I love the way you blend verses, photography, and information.
Ah Mary thank you so much🙂 Those words are so encouraging as they come from someone whose clarity in writing I admire.
I also love that Proust quote…
That vase with the mouse is too cute 🥰
Interesting info re figs.
Thank you Shelly!🤗