Sincere Milk

Key Verse

“And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin:” Matthew 6:28

Text — Matthew 6:28,29

Message

The lilies are erect plants that remain active throughout the year. They have leafy stems, scaly bulbs, usually narrow leaves, and single or many flowers. The flowers consist of six petal – like segments, which may form the shape of a trumpet, with more or less elongated tube. The flowers of some species of lilies have sweet scents and they occur in a wide variety of colours.

Lilies are among the oldest cultivated plants. During the 2nd millennium in Asia Minor where most of the story in the New Testament occurred, the bulb of the Madonna lily was cultivated for use in a medicinal ointment. Some other cultures raised the bulb of this specie for food. The Greeks and Romans grew it for ornamental (decorative) and medicinal purposes. During the time known as the Middle Ages, the Madonna lily was seen as a symbol of purity and fruitfulness. The sweet and innocent beauty of the lily flower has given it the symbol of fresh life and new birth.

Other characteristic symbols associated with the lily are love, passion, confidence, energy, joy, friendship, royalty, fanciful and spirituality. No wonder the Bible compares Jesus to the lily of the valley. Tomorrow we shall consider the relationship between Jesus Christ our Lord and the lily. As a friend of Jesus, you must shine forth and remain uncorrupted by the world like the lily in the mire.

Further Reading

Luke 12:27

Prayer for today

Lord, I thank you for making me a special and unique child.