Mat 21:18-22 | Family

‏ Matthew 21:18-22

Let no fruit grow on thee hence-forward; the cursing of the fig-tree was a symbolical act designed to shadow forth the awful end of nations, communities, and individuals, that fail to bring forth fruit to God's praise. Compare Lu 13:6-9. In order to be accepted by Christ, it is not enough to have the leaves of an outward profession, or even the appearance of great fruitfulness; we must bear fruit. If we do not, we are exposed to his withering curse. Have faith; the faith of miracles, which was given to the apostles, and by which they were enabled to work miracles in the name of Jesus.

It shall be done; even the most difficult things, which are proper, shall be done. The spirit of this promise belongs to all God's servants in all ages. See note on Mt 17:20. Believing; with the faith of miracles granted to them, and under the special teaching of the Holy Ghost, by which they could discern whether a thing was or was not according to the will of God. If they saw that it was not, they would not ask it, or believe that they should receive it. If they saw that it was, and did ask, believing, they would receive it, though it should be as difficult as the removal into the sea of mount Olivet, over which they were then passing.