Consider the Lilies

“And why do you worry about clothes?  See how the lilies of the field grow.  They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.  If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith.”  Matthew 6:28-30

Nature is such a testimony to the glory of God and His care of His creation.  He is so faithful to provide for even the smallest creatures.  He is so faithful to create such beauty in the Earth, it is awe-inspiring.  The majesty of all He created is such a sermon, that many of us go back to nature when we want to feel closest to Him.  We sit on the beach, view its vastness and know He is big enough to handle whatever we need.  We go to the mountains and are awe-struck by the panoramic views, knowing the God that set all of that in motion is watching over us.

In many ways, all of these things are a love letter to us.  They are a reminder of how much He loves us, because as beautiful as all of this is, only we- the human race- are created in His Image.  His gave His own precious son to redeem humanity.

If all this is so (and it all certainly is) what are we worrying about?  He is so much greater, so much more resourceful, so much more creative than anything we could ever have need of.  We must move beyond worrying about the daily necessities of life and begin to rejoice in all He has already given us.

Will he not much more clothe you?  Feed you?  Give you favor at work?  Heal your body?  And then Jesus goes on to call the crowd “o you of little faith.”  As Christians most of us desire to be a people of great faith, to believe God for the nations and see His purpose come to pass.  Yet we worry about the tiniest things- clothes, food, and unfounded fears.  He will take care of you.  When life throws you worries, go back to this one basic truth.  He provides for all of nature, and He cares even more for you.

Dear Lord, forgive me for doubting and making you small in my mind.  Enlarge my view of you and help my thoughts and actions bring praise to you.  Increase my faith.  In Jesus’ Name.  Amen

Sherri