The Chosen Fig Trees

Fruitless figs
in the yard of the landowner
ready for the ax
not living to their potential
with loving hands
hands of the gardener
they were given reprieve
a chance, to live
bear fruit again
before the ax and the fire
if they stayed fruitless
after further feeding


March 15, 2007 13:42
Luke 13:6-9


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