It’s starting to get real. Jesus knows his time is limited, and I’m sure he’s feeling the pressure to give his disciples as much wisdom as he can. They are going to need all the faith they can get when he’s no longer with them. Were you expecting to see the fig tree become a teachable moment once again?
The power of Jesus’ words, cursing the fig tree only a day earlier, had caused it to immediately die. The power of Jesus’ name can move mountains, too. Jesus tells us to “pray for anything, and if you believe that you’ve received it, it will be yours.” That sounds a lot like what people today call “manifesting.” Unfortunately, the idea is similar, but people calling it that don’t rely on God’s powerful provision. I prefer to focus on how God is moving in my life. Continue reading “Mark 11:20-33 – A Different Side of Jesus”
