Jesus and the Fig Tree

Matthew 24:32-36

"From the fig tree for a lesson to learn,
Something that should be of concern;
As soon as its branch becomes tender,
With all of its glory and its splendor;
The fig tree puts forth all its leaves,
As bright sunlight that it receives;
You know that summer is very near,
Knowing that the fruit will persevere;
So, when you see all of this waits,
You know that He is near the gates;
Truly, I will say this unto all of you,
To yourself always be thine true;
This generation shall not pass away,
Till all these things take place someday;
When Heaven and Earth will cease,
A time that we will truly see peace;
But, my words will not fade out,
Of that day or hour, do not doubt;
No angels or the Son of Man know,
Only the Heavenly Father can show."

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2004 Richard Newton Sherrer

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