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Fig Anointing Oil
Throughout scripture, figs symbolically represent fertility, fruitfulness and prosperity. They were known as one of the ‘Seven Species’ of the Promised Land which included wheat, barley, grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates.
Contrary to popular belief, the fig is not a fruit. It’s actually a flower that has turned inward into itself and is known as a synconium. This flat, wide, floral receptacle closes inward into a fruit-like structure wherein lay tiny sessile flowers. Here, in the ‘heart’ of the flowers, fertilization takes place.
This is an absolutely beautiful picture of the Bride of Christ turning her heart away from the lies, deceits and defilements of the enemy to focus her spirit inward upon the Lover of our soul. In this place of oneness, Holy Spirit is enabled to renew her mind in truth, according to the image of the One who has created her. Out of the fertile ground of a transformed mind, the Bride of Christ will bring forth the Kingdom in ever increasing measure!
“The fig tree has ripened its figs and the vines
in blossom have given forth their fragrance.
Arise my darling, my beautiful one,
and come away.”
(Song of Solomon 2:13)
The fig is a fragrance oil
(not available in essential oil form)
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