How many times have people told you that you have amazing talents & gifts but for one reason or another you doubt yourself therefore not  using them at all? Who are you around?   I am reminded of Luke 13:6 about the story of the fig tree; there was a man who had a fig tree in his vineyard. It had not bore any fruit for the past three years. He considered cutting it down, but the caregiver of the vineyard convinced the man to leave it alone one more year, and he would dig around it and feed it with fertilizer. This was in hopes that it will begin to provide fruit. How many of us just need someone to plant some spiritual food in us? To help us dig out the negative and plant positive seeds into us?  Assessment time; Are you rooted in good soil right now in your life  or have you planted yourself around individuals that appear to be “Christlike” only to bear  fruit of negativity, fear & doubt?  My nephew came to live with us almost a year ago. He was filled with seeds that had been planted in him to wither instead of grow. I asked God ” Lord, please show me how to care for this child.”  I am proud to say that he is awesome!  He is truly growing in wisdom, stature and favor with God and with man! (Luke 2:52)  We all need replanting at one time or another;  I am glad to know that I can be a caregiver to someone and at the same time be placed in a vine yard where if I need some fertilizer there is a caregiver (Jesus)  designed to help me bear fruit!  1 Thessalonians 5:11 reminds us “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.”  So, are you a fig tree in need of a caregiver?