Moment of Meditation: Fig Tree (Matthew 24:32-33)

''From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts out its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very gates (Matthew 24:32-33).''

The fig tree was one of the most plentiful trees in the Middle East. It was also one that could be used as a sign of the changes in season. When the leaves would come out, it was late spring and getting close to summer. A notion we'd love to have right now as we look out on the cold and snow outside our windows.

The sign of the fig tree can be used as a sign of the End Times. When we see all the signs that Jesus has given in this chapter. That we have covered these past two months. We will know that He is near.

Where are we in all these signs? We've seen them all. Every sign that Jesus gives has come. The end is near. He is standing at the gates of Heaven, waiting for the moment that God the Father will send Him to bring the elect home. Amen.