We see more of the supernatural aspect with the cursing of the fig tree. At first this seems a rather capricious act on Jesus' behalf.
Should the fig tree have bore fruit at this time? The point is that God's people are always meant to produce fruit. Now we should not take this in a condemnatory way. We all go through rough patches when we just don't seem to be getting anywhere. But we should take it in a faith building way. Circumstances, experience, other people, ourselves, will tell us that in various situations it is unreasonable for us to bear fruit, or for good things to happen. We need to reject this. We are citizens of the kingdom of God and are linked in to the power of God. In any and every circumstance it is possible for us to be victorious.
In Romans 8:37 Paul tells us that we are more than conquerors. In Deuteronomy 28:13 it says we are the head and not the tail. Psalm 1:3 says a person who delights in the Lord will always bear fruit. I am not talking about some frothy triumphalism here, but the truth is that we can rise up in all situations. We should always be looking for victory in Christ.
The disciples were amazed at the trees sudden death. Jesus tells them that they should expect to receive answers to prayer. In whatever circumstances we find ourselves just now, we should pray with faith.
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