“The Barren Fig Tree: A Symbol of Superficiality and the Call to Bear Fruit in Faith and Action – Mark 11:12-14, 20-25.”
The Lesson of the Fig Tree
“Have Faith in God”
Mark 11:12-14
Sunday Reflection: March 9, 2025 – The Lesson of the Fig Tree
By Bernd Pulch
Published on berndpulch.org
Today, Sunday, March 9, 2025, offers us a moment to pause amid the whirlwind of modern life—wars, political upheaval, and the relentless digital chatter—and reflect on something timeless. Sundays have long been a day of rest and renewal, and what better way to anchor ourselves than through the wisdom of Scripture? This week, I turn to the story of the barren fig tree, found in Mark 11:12-14 and 20-25, a tale that speaks to fruitfulness, faith, and the urgency of living with purpose.
The story unfolds as Jesus, walking with his disciples near Jerusalem, approaches a fig tree in leaf. Hungry, he searches for fruit but finds none—despite its promising appearance, the tree is barren. In response, Jesus curses it, saying, “May no one ever eat fruit from you again.” The next morning, the disciples discover the tree withered from its roots. Peter, astonished, points it out, and Jesus uses the moment to teach a deeper lesson: “Have faith in God… whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”
At first glance, this might seem like a harsh reaction to a simple tree. But as with all of Jesus’ actions, there’s more beneath the surface. The fig tree, lush with leaves but devoid of fruit, becomes a metaphor for lives that promise much yet deliver little. It’s a warning against superficiality—a call to bear fruit in our actions, not just in our appearances.
Today, March 9, 2025, this story feels strikingly relevant. We live in an age of polished facades: social media profiles curated to perfection, politicians cloaking empty promises in grand rhetoric, and even personal lives where busyness masquerades as purpose. How often do we, like the fig tree, look fruitful from afar but falter under scrutiny? The wars raging across continents, the economic uncertainties, and the cultural decay we witness daily—all these demand more than leafy displays. They demand substance.
Yet Jesus doesn’t stop at condemnation. The withered tree leads to a promise: faith can move mountains. In 2025, with challenges mounting, this is no mere platitude. It’s a reminder that prayer, rooted in genuine belief, has power—not just to change circumstances, but to transform us into people who bear fruit worth harvesting.
So, on this Sunday, as we rest and reflect, let’s ask ourselves: Are we green with leaves, or rich with fruit? The world doesn’t need more barren trees—it needs those who, through faith and action, offer something real. As Mark’s account teaches us, time is short, and the call is clear. Let’s not be found wanting when the Master passes by.
Bernd Pulch is an investigative journalist and publisher. Follow his work at berndpulch.org for more insights into truth, faith, and the stories that shape our world.
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