The Clock Is Ticking

“The Clock Is Ticking,” Pastor Dr. Aill R. Harris, Jr. offered a compelling and convicting teaching from Luke 13:6–9. Through the parable of the barren fig tree, we are reminded that while God is gracious and patient, His grace comes with expectation. The fig tree had every advantage—it was planted in a vineyard, a place of care and cultivation. In the same way, many of us have been placed in spiritually rich environments, yet God comes looking for fruit in our lives. When none is found, it leads to a sobering moment of reckoning.

The dresser of the vineyard, however, pleads for one more year—an image of the intercessor and a symbol of grace extended. This extra time is not to be wasted; it is a divine opportunity to dig deeper, be nurtured, and grow. Pastor Harris highlighted that true growth is not just possible, it’s powerful. It gladdens the heart of the Lord, expresses gratitude for His labor in our lives, and serves as a guarantee of spiritual vitality. The message calls each of us to examine whether we are bearing fruit with the time we’ve been given. God’s patience is a gift, but not one to take for granted. Indeed, the clock is ticking—not to instill fear, but to ignite action. Now is the time to grow.