KINDRED Daily Gospel Reflection

Gospel Reading: Luke 21:29-33

Jesus spoke to them in a parable. He said:

“See the fig tree and all the trees. When they now shoot forth their leaves, you know that summer is near. So you also, when you see these things happen, know that the kingdom of God is near at hand. Amen, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all things have taken place.”

Gospel Reflection: “Signs of the Kingdom”

There is a gentle wisdom in the natural world, a kind of divine whisper in the turning of seasons. Jesus draws our attention to it today — to the fig tree, to the budding leaves, to the quiet but certain sign of summer’s arrival. It’s a simple parable, full of hope, of watchfulness, and of trust.

When you see nature stir, when you see life awakening, you’re invited to remember: the Kingdom of God is also stirring. The signs of new birth, growth, and transformation in creation are mirrors for what God does in the heart of the believer.

Too often, we chase dramatic conversions or monumental “mountaintop” experiences — and miss the subtle, soft stirrings of grace. But God’s kingdom does not always come with fanfare. Sometimes it arrives like spring after winter — quietly, persistently, steadily.

If you feel impatient or discouraged today — waiting for clarity, purpose, or breakthrough — take a lesson from the trees. They don’t rush. They don’t force the season. They simply respond when conditions are right, rooted in earth and reaching toward light.

Let your soul be like that fig tree. Root yourself in prayer, depend on God’s timing, remain alert. When God moves, you’ll know — not because of grand signs, but because within you, a leaf will bud.

One Thing To Do Today:

Spend 5 minutes outside (or look out a window). Observe something in nature that’s growing, blooming, changing. Let it remind you: “God’s kingdom is near.”

Closing Prayer:

Creator God, awaken in me the patience to trust Your timing, and the eyes to recognize Your kingdom in small miracles. May my soul grow quietly, rooted in faith, ready for the life You bring. Amen.

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