Love For His People: Micah

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Friday, October 3, 2025

The Sign of the Fig Tree. I Am Israel

From the Garden of Eden to the prophecies of the future Kingdom of God, the fig tree is intertwined with Israel's spiritual journey and God's relationship with His people.

The fig tree's first appearance in the Bible is in Eden. In this paradise, God created Adam and Eve and provided them with an abundance of food, including the fig tree. Here in Genesis, the fig represents the abundant provision that God provided for humanity before sin entered the world.

In Deuteronomy, just before the Children of Israel enter the Promised Land, the fig tree is mentioned as one of the famous "Seven Species," which characterize the bountiful Land of Israel.

The seven species are wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and honey (dates). Even today, these fruits and grains represent the fertility and richness of the Promised Land, underscoring God's covenant with Israel and His promise to provide for His people.

In the Book of Micah, a prophetic vision of the Messianic Age is presented, where the entire world will gather in peace and learn God's ways. The prophet said...

"He will judge between many peoples and decide for mighty nations far off.

They will beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning shears.

Nation will not lift up sword against nation, nor will they learn war again.

But each man will sit under his vine and under his fig tree,

with no one causing terror,

for the mouth of Adonai-Tzva’ot (The LORD of Hosts) has spoken."

Micah 4:3-4

Micah foresaw a time of prosperity, safety, and unity, where each person will enjoy the fruits of their labor, including sitting securely under their own fig tree.

The disciples of Jesus were also longing for this day to come, and they discussed it many times in the Gospels.

Yeshua spoke of the fig tree numerous times, using it as a symbol for Israel. His teachings hold profound significance for us today, especially concerning the rebirth of Israel.

A few days before His crucifixion and resurrection, He promised this to His followers...

"Now learn the parable from the fig tree. When its branch becomes tender and puts forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at the door."

Matthew 24:32-33

Jesus used the blooming of the fig tree (symbolic of the nation of Israel) as a massive signpost for us. He wanted us to know that when the fig tree returns to life, He is near, right at the door.

For Believers, the fig tree began to bloom again in 1948.

After almost two millennia of exile, the Jewish people returned to their Promised Land and the nation of Israel was reborn.

Since the fig tree has so much spiritual symbolism, we knew we had to somehow weave it into our newest jewelry. And so we did!

Inside the pendant of our "Flowers of the Field" Necklace, we delicately place pieces of fig leaf and seeds grown in the Land of Israel.

It's a stunning piece of jewelry in a timeless style, allowing women of faith to be reminded every day that the King of Israel is near, right at the door.