“Consider the Lilies how they grow, they neither toil nor spin, and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these”.
Luke 12:27
Jesus here points out the beauty of the Lily or Lotus and, compare it with Solomon, the wisest man to ever live and one of the richest, with outward splendor, grandeur pomp,elegance,magnificance and eminence. But he is nothing in comparison to the lovely Lily. When God clothes,it will be perfect.
“Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness and long suffering”.
Colossians 3:12
“You have turned for me my mourning into dancing...clothed me with gladness”.
Psalms 30:11
“For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ”.
Galatians 3:27
Every promise for the child of God is for claiming,praying them back to God and stand firm in it.This makes God happy. He enjoyed His children claiming the truth.
“I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God for He has clothed me with garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness…….”
Isaiah 61:10
When I stand on God,s promises I cannot fall. When we consider God’s abundant provision for a simple little flower how foolish to be concerned about our own necessities and needs .If a Lily flower grow and attired in simple beauty without care,planning,management and worries how much more will our Heavenly Father care for us, who are His children bought by His blood.
Let us be like the Lotus growing in serene beauty while rooted in the miry clay and surrounded by murky waters.Let us draw strength and power from surrounding negativity by transforming it by our presence, thought and feelings into powerful positivity.
Like the Lotus we need to grow upward and outward towards the sun. We need to grow where we are placed and grow in the miry clay, sending deep roots into the soil and sub soil of our souls. We should bloom not to draw attention to ourselves but to point upwards to the invisible glory of the creator.
Our purpose is not in ourselves but in glorifying God. When people see or hear us they should also praise the Lord for His goodness and greatness.
“Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.”
Zechariah 8:23
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for turning my mourning into dancing and clothed me with gladness.
Amen
Sol.Gigi Jacob