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Baha'u'llah has come into this world. He has renewed that springtime. The same fragrances are wafting; the same heat of the Sun is giving life; the same cloud is pouring its rain, and with our own eyes we see that the world of existence is advancing and progressing. The human world has found new life. (Promulgation 10) (138:3) In the parable of the fig tree, 'these things' refers to the putting forth of leaves, which happens in the springtime, and that which is 'near' is summer. Christ states that 'when you see these things, know that it is near'. But it is not clear which of the things Christ has spoken of in His discourse is being likened to the putting forth of leaves. Is it the tribulation (v. 29), the sign that is to appear in heaven (v. 30), and/or the sending forth of His angels (v. 31)? And what does He mean by 'it' is near? Is 'it' the tribulation, the appearance of Christ, or the establishment of the Kingdom of God on earth?
(138:4)
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