Don't Quit - Better is Coming

In this message from Luke 13:6–9, Pastor Perry Tidwell shares God’s call to move into a new season by becoming fruitful in our walk with Christ. Using the parable of the fig tree, he reminds us that while God is patient and merciful, He also desires growth, maturity, and spiritual fruit in our lives. Jesus, our mediator, intercedes for us—asking for time to dig around our hearts and fertilize what has grown hard so new life can emerge. Pastor Perry challenges the church to take spiritual inventory, allowing God to dig deep and remove anything that hinders growth—such as bitterness, unforgiveness, pride, gossip, or spiritual complacency. He emphasizes that trials and hardships, though difficult, are often the very tools God uses to soften our hearts and strengthen our faith. The message is also a call to unity and love within the body of Christ. Rather than tearing one another down, believers are encouraged to pray for each other, speak life, and help restore those who may be struggling. As God prepares His people for what’s ahead, Pastor Perry urges the church to trust Him fully, move forward without looking back, and be ready for the “new thing” God desires to do. Key takeaway: God is giving us another season—not to remain stagnant, but to grow, be renewed, and bear lasting fruit for His glory.