Jesus declared Isaiah's words, "And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. (Mark 11:17 KJV) Of significance in this passage in Mark is Christ's directives to his disciples and the fig tree lesson. He told them to go get a donkey colt and bring it back to Him. He rode into Jerusalem with the people of all ages crying praises to Him. The next day leaving from Bethany Christ and the disciples came upon a fig tree. Christ looked for figs but no figs were on it. Christ cursed the fig tree. From this point He went into the temple and drove out the money mongers and would not allow anyone to carry a vessel through the temple. He cleansed the temple and prepared it as a "house of prayer." The significance of the fig tree was more fully realized the next day by the disciples when they went by the dried up fig tree. Christ is clear "my house shall be called a house of prayer" and Christ is looking for "fruit bearers."
PRAYER: Holy Spirit come and cleanse our earthly temples. I confess lack of prayer and ask for cleansing of all things that have taken prescedence over communion with YOU and hinders seeking you. Please forgive and have mercy. I ask for fruit to be evident in my spiritual life and ministry. AMEN!
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