There is an Autumn to every year before the cold winds of winter blow across the land. The sun shines less, and trees become dormant. Although some are evergreen, most trees lose their leaves and in their barren state appear to be dead. But there is still life inside them, and as long as there is life there is hope! There is a stillness in the winter months, but if you look closely you still see signs of life everywhere. It will be that way for the Body of Christ. I see trees as a symbol of God’s people. The fig tree represents Israel and the olive tree all of God’s people, including those who were once gentiles. Keeping this imagery in mind, review the previous paragraph and consider what the winter of God’s people will be like. Are the end times a period for mourning or rejoicing? I imagine that many of us may look at it as Jesus viewed the cross in that garden the night before He was crucified. Like Y’shua, we may ask God to take this cup away from us, but may we n...
