--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's morning in Bethany and God is hungry…" description: "\"“It's morning in Bethany and God is hungry God wants His breakfast. He comes to a fig tree. It's not the season for figs so the tree has no figs. God i..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/580/yann-martel-author-192633_fig-tree_it-s-morning-in-bethany-and-god-is-hungr_339184.jpg" --- # It's morning in Bethany and God is hungry God wants His… ![“It's morning in Bethany and God is hungry God wants His breakfast. He comes to a fig tree. It's not the season for figs so the tree has no figs. God is peeved. The Son mutters "May you never bear fruit again " and instantly the fig tree withers. So says Matthew backed up by Mark. I ask you is it…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/580/yann-martel-author-192633_fig-tree_it-s-morning-in-bethany-and-god-is-hungr_339184.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/580/yann-martel-author-192633_fig-tree_it-s-morning-in-bethany-and-god-is-hungr_339184.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/580/yann-martel-author-192633_fig-tree_it-s-morning-in-bethany-and-god-is-hungr_339184.jpg) > ““It's morning in Bethany and God is hungry God wants His breakfast. He comes to a fig tree. It's not the season for figs so the tree has no figs. God is peeved. The Son mutters "May you never bear fruit again " and instantly the fig tree withers. So says Matthew backed up by Mark. I ask you is it the fig tree's fault that it's not the season for figs What kind of thing is that to do to an innocent fig tree whither it instantly I couldn't get Him out of my head. Still can't. I spent three solid days thinking about Him. The more He bothered me the less I could forget Him. And the more I learned about Him the less I wanted to leave Him.”” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. God's expectations can clash with natural timing, leading to harsh judgments; recognizing divine mystery invites humility and patience. **In simple terms:** Divine plans may seem unfair; humility helps. Key Takeaway Embrace humility, accept mystery. Themes faith patience divine will Mood thoughtful serious Type theological reflective When to use this quote - personal crisis - spiritual doubt - moral reflection - religious study Key Concepts theology scripture humility Questions to Reflect On - What does this story teach about expectations? - How do you reconcile divine justice with suffering? 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