DAILY HOMILIES #tower of siloam

A man planted a fig tree, but it only took up space on the ground instead of bearing fruit. It consistently missed the mark. It failed to meet its owner’s expectations. Since it wasn’t bearing fruit, the owner decided to cut it down (so its wood could be used for something else), but the vinedresser pleaded for one more year. The best time to repent is today. You never can tell if today is your last chance.

God wants us to win in the game of life, to bear fruits, and to fulfil our calling. A football player who doesn’t play well (passes the ball to the opponent and takes joy in scoring “own” goals) will soon be replaced. A cook who consistently misses the mark in the kitchen will produce food he cannot even eat. If we cannot afford to miss the mark in every other aspect of our lives, we should avoid missing the mark when it comes to our relationship with our creator.