CONSIDER THE LILIES

Lady of Light

In Luke 12:27 - 34, Jesus speaks. Spring and summer are a time when we experience the beauty of nature in terms of blooming trees, grass and flowers. The verses say:

"Consider the lilies how they grow. They toil not, they spin not, and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If the God so clothes the grass, which is today in the field, and tomorrow in the oven; how much more will he clothe you, ye of little faith. And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.

But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Sell that ye have, and give alms: provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." Luke 12:27-34

If we are not careful, we can get too caught up in the practicalities of our earthly life rather than living in the reality of God's kingdom and heaven which is to come.
The bottom line is, where is your heart? Is it with God and his kingdom or is it wrapped up in the temporary things of this world? Yes, it is true that goods and possessions can be used to honor God, but we must be careful not to doubt God's wonderful provision and to understand the true source of what we have.

As you meditate on what Jesus is saying here, think about what you may need to do to have a godly perspective. Our world can crowd us if we aren't careful.

God bless you and have a great day!

Lady of Light