About this episode
The episode discusses the metaphor of a tight flower bud as a symbol of faith and the anticipation of God's workings in our lives.
Today I saw a very small tight flower bud, indicating that there is a flower to come but not imminently. If we keep close to the Lord we will see His workings in our lives and others' lives, even if the fruit are still a way off. As recorded in the gospel of Matthew 24, Jesus told us that only God the Father knows when Jesus will return again but, just like the fig tree which when it grows leaves, you know that summer is near, so will we know when Jesus will be coming and see the signs if we keep close to the Lord. We are all invited into God's Kingdom, available as soon as we choose to enter. Jesus came to this earth to tell us this good news and to show us the way. The world is getting figuratively darker but Jesus is The Light. Call to Him. He will answer.
People in this episode
Host: Stephanie Hawkins
Topics covered
- faith
- spiritual growth
- Christian teachings
- hope
- God's Kingdom
Keywords
- flower bud
- Jesus
- God's Kingdom
- spirituality
- faith
- Matthew 24
- light in darkness
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: gospel of Matthew
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