Yesterday Today Tomorrow

In our backyard, Steven planted a skinny fig tree. The tree struggled for years bearing fruits. This tiny tree was holding more leaves than it could handle. Even if the tree trunk was skinny and looked fragile, it had so many braches and leaves that looked unbalanced; it worried me whether it could handle the weight of leaves from the harsh winds in Arizona. When it was not bearing any fruit, yet had so much leaves, it reminded me the scripture, Matthew 21:18-20. Three years ago, this tiny fig tree bore some fruits. I chose one fig and cut in a half and saw beautiful heart shape in the middle of the fig. When I had a first bite, the fig was so sweet and delicious that tasted like heaven; even though I had never tasted heaven, yet the taste seems to familiar to me. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. (John 15:16)