The God of the Old Testament, mysteriously speaking to Moses from the blazing tree, which remains unburnt, reveals himself as being one of forbearance and love: "The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for the thousandth generation, forgiving iniquity and transgressions and sin..." (Ex 34: 6-7). The power of God is manifested most in his mercy: "But you are merciful to all, for you care for all things, and you overlook people's sins, so that they repent. For you love all things that exist and detest none of the things that you have made, for you would not have made anything if you had hated it." (Wis 11: 25-28) That God is made flesh in our Lord Jesus Christ. Surprisingly, in the second parable for today he casts himself as the gardener who pleads for time so the tree may yet yield fruit. In his humility and love he not only pleads for us but gives his life for us. This generosity is a fitting prompt for us to work on our spiritual lives throughout Lent so that we may bear fruit for the Kingdom as missionary disciples.
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