Jesus condemned a fig tree because it had no figs to eat when He was hungry. When passing by the tree the next day, Peter pointed out that the tree had withered! Jesus responded to Peter and the disciples, "Have faith in God. Whoever says to this mountain, be taken up and cast into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it shall be granted him."
As the Master teaches us to believe when we pray, He also adds something interesting. "And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father who is heaven may forgive you your transgressions."
There is something about unforgiveness that is often a roadblock to greater faith in God, to believing, and to answered prayer.
Right away the Holy Spirit brought to mind someone I needed to forgive. I bowed my head and forgave. Then I thanked the Lord for His forgiveness and payment for my sins. The Master calls us to believe, to truly have faith in Him, and to forgive as He has forgiven us.
