April 15th, 2026

‭‭Read Mark 11:20 “In the morning, as they went along, they saw the fig tree withered from the roots.” 

Preceding this verse is Jesus cursing the tree so that no one may ever eat fruit from it again.

What’s interesting about this event is that the change started at the roots—where no one could see it. Sometimes we expect instant, visible results, but God often works in deeper places first. Just because you don’t see movement doesn’t mean nothing is happening. 

Faith learns to trust that God is working beneath the surface, even in silence. When we can’t see God working, we can know that he is always working and that His perspective is complete….ours is not! We can trust and realize that He sees it all…even in the silence and stillness! 

Reflection: Where do you need patience while God works in the silent, unseen places? 

Prayer: Lord, help me trust You even when I don’t see immediate results. Help to still my busy mind and allow me to sit with You today. Please replace any doubts that I have with a confident trust and peace that You are at work behind the scenes!