Prophecy Fulfilling: Luke 21

In yesterday's passage we saw Jesus upset over a corrupt religious system that was 'devouring widows' houses.' We concluded with v.4-5 when Jesus declared that this corrupt system would crumble literally. And it did. The Temple, along with Jerusalem, was destroyed by the Roman army in A.D. 70. Then Jesus continued with His Olivet Discourse, which is paralleled in Matt.24-25 and Mark 13. In those passages Jesus describes the future and final siege of Jerusalem, when the city will be taken by enemies but delivered by the return of the Lord to earth (Rev.19:11-21; Zechariah 14:2-4). In those passages the sign will be 'the abomination of desolation in the Holy Place' (Matt.24:15 and Mark 13:14 cp. 2 Thess.2:4 and Rev.13:12-15).
In today's passage, Jesus tells the parable of the fig tree. The fig tree in Scripture is the symbol of the nation Israel. Israel's blossoming as a nation is one of the key signs that the Lord's coming is drawing near. If you've watched the news recently, you've seen our President in Israel. What is he there for? For Israel's 60th anniversary as a nation. The fig tree blossomed in May 1948. Prophecy being fulfilled in our very generation. Folks, Jesus could return at any moment. Are you ready? Do you know Him as Savior and Lord? Place your faith in Him today. Won't you?