August 7, 2026 · Mark Bishop
Summer Is Here
“And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. Truly, I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all has taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”
Luke 21:29-33 →
## Farewell
Tammuz is the fourth month of the Jewish calendar and is the first in the summer season. What you would experience during this month is drought and dry, but still in the overall harvest season. This month also occurs within the day of Pentecost and the Feast of First fruits. This is about the time the first figs are ready for harvest. During this month, the walls of Jerusalem were breached by the Romans and the temple of the Lord was destroyed. This time period is known as "the three weeks." Jesus is informing them of a coming destruction that is going to take place and it will mark the beginning of the "day of the Lord," or season as it's mentioned in this parable. The second coming of the Lord and all that comes with it is described as a process. Jesus says you will see all sorts of bad things taking place, and "all these are but the beginning of birth pains" (Matthew 24:8).
## Self-Check
While it looks as if things are coming to an end, we can rest assured that His words will remain. If His prophecy comes to past, then we can wholeheartedly trust His word. Stay the course and cling to His words.
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