Mark 11

"And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it was not the season for figs.  In response Jesus said to it, “Let no one eat fruit from you ever again.” vv.13-14

Read chapter 11.

This story seems rather strange.  Jesus sees a fig tree with leaves, which usually meant there would be fruit too, but finds no figs.  The text clearly says it was NOT the season for figs, so shouldn't be expecting it.  So why then does Jesus curse the tree?  There's a lesson Jesus is trying to teach here.  It wasn't the kingdom yet or a time when Jesus was reigning and everyone confessing that He is Lord, yet to the Israelites they should've known that He was the Messiah they were waiting for and to honor Jesus as King even before the Kingdom to come.  And therefore is upset for their not being ready or understanding the time.  Just like examples we see in scripture of men honoring and following David before he was actually king on the throne or for those who today bow their knees and confess with their tongues that Jesus is Lord (Philippians 2:11) before the day when all will, whether believer or not.  It pleases God when we produce fruit out of season, when it may not be the time when Christ is reigning on earth we can still live like it's the kingdom with our hearts, attitudes and daily life.  How can you bear fruit out of season?