Lent is a season of self-examination and repentance, reminding us that God expects more than empty religious practices—He expects transformation. The burning bush called Moses to action, just as God calls us to step out of spiritual complacency. The Israelites in the desert had every reason to trust God, but they let their hearts grow cold. Jesus’ parable of the barren fig tree teaches that while God is merciful, He expects growth. The time to repent and bear fruit is now.