FRUIT PRODUCERS
Today's reading: Luke 13-14

"Then Jesus used this illustration: A man planted a fig tree in his garden and came again and again to see if there was any fruit on it, but he was always disappointed. Finally, he said to his gardener, I've waited three years, and there hasn't been a single fig! Cut it down. It's taking up space we could use for something else. The gardener answered, Give it one more chance. Leave it another year, and I'll give it special attention and plenty of fertilizer. If we get figs next year, fine. If not, you can cut it down." Luke 13:6-9 NLT

Today, as I read this portion of Scripture, I have the overwhelming feeling of gratitude and thankfulness.

You see, Jesus has on so many occasions, pleaded with His Father on behalf of this little fig tree.

One more chance...

Give her another opportunity...

Let her try again...

I shouldn't have been given the first chance, and yet His mercy allowed it.

I haven't deserved consecutive opportunities to produce fruit for Him.

And yet, I've been given today.