Usually it gets cut off and given to someone. This book deals with issues pertaining to young women, married women, and the woman's responsibility in the church. 1 Kings 7:19-22. Never look outside of him for love, fulfillment, purpose, direction or anything you’re doing in life. saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ and I am a Lord Jesus Christ follower. Always happy to talk, so feel free to leave a comment. In his Sermon on the Mount, Jesus mentioned "lilies of the field." Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. We like to think we are right and our cause is just and we know what we are doing but no. And like Solomon we’ve been left with the ashes of a misspent and wasted life, a life choked out, a life  full of vanity and vexation of spirit when we knew better and we didn’t have to go that way. But when he comes back… Jesus said, will he find faith? We lack a song because we’ve been separated from God by our rebellion. Matthew 6:28 “So why do you worry about clothing? What is the Context of the “Lilies of the Field”? If anyone knew this, it was Solomon. Of course we know that this is a wonderful description of Jesus Christ, our most prized and valuable possession. This cultivated flower had not been developed at this time and does not grow naturally in the Bible lands. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. The Bible doesn't have to be daunting! He is love, and he extended true love to each one of us. So many times in life we wonder… where on earth is God in this? Why doesn’t it? They neither labor nor spin [wool to make clothing]; yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory and splendor dressed himself like one of these. Die Komödie wurde mit Sidney Poitier von dem Filmstudio Rainbow Productions Inc. produziert. So often those foxes spoil our tender grapes, and Satan is out to rob us of love, of happiness, of joy, of peace, of tenderness, innocence, beauty, purity. We were created for his pleasure and to bring him glory. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The hard times of waiting, and separation, and living on promises and hope. How Long? The lily of the valleys.”. Christ’s love is infinitely superior and there are thorns and foxes mentioned in here for a reason. Jesus chooses and loves each believer just like the king chose and loved her in Song of Solomon. You know, the very start of the Song of Solomon makes it clear that it was Solomon’s song. Getting saved and continuing on in God’s love in every area of life. Don't worry, put your trust in God. About Lilies of the Field by Maureen Luo January 3, 2021. If the Bible is about the Lord Jesus Christ, where is he in this book? That’s a unique book in the Bible! Jesus said to consider the lilies of the field, so today we will do that! The Lilies of the Field. These guys in Song of Solomon wanted each other not anyone else, it was a special love and relationship. Why is he so hidden from me? So let’s consider the lilies of the field. Bible Times: Lilies Of The Field New Category These photographs may be used as PowerPoint sermon backgrounds and in Bible class lessons, but they may not be placed on any other website. Often our lives are spinning a story, but a story that is one of lies and deception. Matthew 6:25 (NIV) Activities + Resources Download All Look at this stone I have. True love and a true song in your heart and true fulfillment comes in believing the gospel, laying hold on it, and sticking with it even when the going is tough. Follow him and trust him in faith. We’ve gone looking elsewhere in life, we’ve gone our own way, Jesus Christ is not the basis for what we are doing. So let’s consider the lilies of the field. No love is as good as Christ’s love for us. He had more women than any man could desire and you’d think he had a good deal, but none of that was a song worth singing. Your only true righteousness will come from receiving Christ’s righteousness. God’s word never takes root in our lives, there’s no blooming like a lily because we’re all choked out. Lilies look better than Solomon in all his glory… why? The plant puts all its energy into that flower and it gets cut off to bring joy to someone else. The problem with our lives is that we don’t really love God. Ironically, Solomon the man who was given wisdom, surrendered wisdom chasing what would be many thorns in his life. The problem is, most of us have our treasures  stored in something and someone other than Christ. I believe the Bible is the word of God, and stake my life on it. God has created us to bloom. Lily of the valley, Convallaria majalis (/ ˌ k ɒ n v ə ˈ l eɪ r i ə m ə ˈ dʒ eɪ l ɪ s /), sometimes written lily-of-the-valley, is a woodland flowering plant with sweetly scented, pendent, bell-shaped white flowers borne in sprays in spring. Your life is going to bloom a whole lot more when you trust and obey God. In going somewhere else for love we’ve been choked out in thorns. There’s a rest that comes from abandoning a life of lies, and sin and best efforts. Public Domain (Why are modern Bible translations copyrighted? This world is full of treacherous, treasonous traitors. In amongst all the crookedness and perversion and filth, in the valley the lily blooms. 30 For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: but your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: Matthew 6:29 – And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 28 But if God doth so clothe the grass in the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven; how much more shall he clothe you, O ye of little faith? We should not settle for anything less. Christian Standard Bible “Consider how the wildflowers grow: They don’t labor or spin thread. This poppy-like flower, which is not a true lily, blooms brightly and profusely in the spring through the hilly country of Bible … For us many of our lives are as choked out as those hogs full of devils that plunged to their death in the sea. You strayed from his love, his way, and his word. Is the Lord Jesus Christ your most prized possession? or, What shall we drink? You know, that’s a picture of the gospel, and we are the lilies of the field, meant to share and preach the gospel so others find true love, true hope, and a new song, the song of songs. All believers should be lilies of the field, blooming for Jesus Christ in a dark and wicked world. We lack love. That’s when you’ll have something to sing about in your heart. But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? The Ultimate Bible Quiz Book is a fun and interactive way to learn the most important aspects of the Bible, and the perfect supplement to your Bible study. 34 Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Getting saved puts a song in your heart. 30 But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe … or, What shall we drink? That’s the essence of the word charity… giving to those who cannot repay. That’s why even in choosing our own partner, it’s gotta be someone who loves Christ first. Center your life and your choices and your decisions and your relationships on him. It grows abundantly in the district of Galilee and its fine scarlet … There are many things to be derived from the Song of Solomon, many essential truths. So often everything else is our lily and prize and joy apart from him. We need Christ’s righteousness. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these” (Matt 6:28-29). My destination is heaven. 31 Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? There were capitals on the two pillars, even above and close to the rounded projection which was beside the network; and the pomegranates numbered two hundred in … You see, they got separated. A believer has peace and beauty and rest that is unique to the believer because it’s based on a type of love, a foundation of love, a source of love found nowhere else and that nothing else can replicate. I was new to blogging once! Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Jesus said the lilies don’t toil or spin. The truth is, we wouldn’t have too much problem obeying God if we loved him. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 yet I say unto you, that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. ( Log Out /  Amongst the team, Meilin likes to travel and capture beautiful landscapes and scenery. So often our lives are instead all thorns. The Bible says faith works by love, that’s why charity is greater than faith and hope, because without charity, we’ve got nothing, and we are nothing. Do you choose the lily or the thorn? What The Bible Says. 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? There’s nothing. All your good works, best efforts, self improvement… they’re dung. Lilies of the Field. Why aren’t we like the lilies of the field when we should be? Because we’re choked out by the thorns. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. If anyone knew anything about settling for less and thorns over lilies, it was him. When you repent and believe, when you seek his love, and receive his love to you by trusting what he has said and promised you. That seed got choked out by thorns in Jesus’ parable of the sower, and we get choked out. I hope you can read Song of Solomon and God put a new song in your heart. The thorns of the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches. We are blessed to be a blessing! Adam and Eve tried covering themselves, but their fig leaves were wholly inadequate. When we make our life about God, like Jesus did, it’s a completely different life. Thorns hurt, ever got a thorn stuck in your finger? Luke 12:27 – 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. You get how they both truly love and esteem each other exceptionally and exclusively. Matthew 6:28 – And why take ye thought for raiment? You do get this in Song of Solomon. Do You See The Lord Jesus Christ In The Life Of Samson? The Bible says in Song of Solomon 2:1 – I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. The Harlot Rahab - A Wonderful Picture of Salvation, Eating Locusts and Wild Honey In The Wilderness, God Turned Job’s Captivity When He Prayed For His Friends, Jesus Asleep In The Hinder Part Of The Ship, According To The Prince Of The Power Of The Air. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? What are you doing while Christ is away? 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Because he loved them instead of loving God first and foremost and basing his life on that. menu Home; Blog; About Me; All articles filed in Bible. There’s a bit of a separation at the moment, we don’t see Christ yet, we live in hope of being with him forever. Always happy to talk, so feel free to leave a comment. open search form close search form. I believe the Bible is the word of God, and stake my life on it. Consider The Lilies Of The Field, Matthew 6:28 All wooden frames are painted with high-quality stain, choose your color by leaving us a not or contacting us. We know from the direct context that Jesus was talking about how God takes care of us and he does it better than we could ever do. You have to take ownership of the truth of God’s word for yourself. Some scholars suggest that Jesus probably had the anemone in mind. Song of Solomon deals with issues of salvation and spouse, two of the most important issues you’ll face in your life. Love is sacrificial, it gives freely of itself, and many times at cost to itself. God clothes the lilies, and their clothing is better than anything man can spin. It’s the song of songs, and your salvation is the song of songs. As they say, I’m just a passin’ through this world… although most of the time it’s more like hangin’ by a thread in Jericho! 25 Therefore I say unto you, Be not anxious for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. I love playing sports – particularly cricket… I currently work on an orchard and a side hobby business of mine is growing vegetables etc – they are good for you! Rest in Christ’s finished work. (Enough flowers for each child to have one.) God takes care of them. ), American Standard Version (ASV). We are often our own worst enemy, our own decisions motivated by selfish lust and desires choke and strangle out our own lives. The Lilies of the field During our most difficult moments, God faithfully reminds us to have hope and “consider the lilies of the field” in Matthew 6:25-34. Solomon experienced both, the Bible is written so we can choose wisely and consider the end of the path we are on. I love writing. Love will be tested. If Christ’s love is not the foundation, we won’t have this song to sing. Often she sees how nature speaks to her and life. Scripture "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear." Everything else is thorns. Lilies are beautiful, exceptional, tender flowers, and there is nothing like true love. Letting him do the work, while he makes our feet like hinds’ feet. They praised each other’s qualities, where is our praise to God in our words and deeds? By: theliliesofthefield April 10, 2020. So often there is no growth in our lives at all, because there is no life source of God in us, we are not born again, and we are not getting our sustenance and nutrition from his word. I love writing. We are not right, Christ is right ,and we are only made right by him when we believe on him. The Lord Jesus Christ Lifted Up. The lily knows that, why don’t we ever bloom? Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. You know, man does nothing to help those lilies of the field grow. Jesus said we should be salt and light in this dark world. Maybe your tune is a little more like Ecclesiastes because you made selfish choices, you made lustful choices, you made ungodly choices, you made faithless choices, you made disobedient choices. Are you willing to be a lily among thorns in your sphere of life and influence? There should be some life in us. You don’t want a thorn, surely you want the lily for your life? But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?” (Matthew 6:28–30, ESV). This scripture talks about not worrying about your clothes because God knows that you need them, and He will provide you with all of your needs. God's word is the best thing that we can be given, and once we have it and know it for ourselves it is both a privilege and responsibility to bring it to others! That’s in this book, the woman seeks her lover, and can’t find him. We don’t have to and can’t save ourselves, but God provided a way for us to be saved from our sin. He’s the lily in your valley if you’re a saved, born again child of God. Those wives brought him very low in life. 30 But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Our life is a very different tune when we do things our own way. So instead of worrying, we should trust him, he is the very definition of faithful. Going outside of Jesus Christ in any pursuit and venture of life is choosing thorns. Scrolling down the news last night, it felt easy to despair. Theme. Would you obey God if there was no payoff? A lack of love, a lack of charity, is why everything falls apart. Don’t ever wander from his love, his fold, from his way and will for your life. Jesus said to consider how the lilies grow. or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? Thorns are a result of the curse of sin, thorns hurt, they’re horrible… especially when compared to the wonderful glory, purity, innocence and beauty of the blooming lily. Are we walking by faith in the hope and promise of his love toward us? But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? I was new to blogging once! Luke 12:28 – If then God so clothe the grass, which is to day in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith? I do hope you get in Song of Solomon and get something out of it, and may God bless your heart as you read his word and consider the lilies of the field today. menu Home; Blog; About Me; All articles filed in Bible. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. Jesus Christ said if he was lifted up he would draw all men unto himself. There is great beauty to a lily of the field, that exceptional one of a kind flower which man cannot replicate or fake. Matthew 6:30 – Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? As exceptional and distinct and standout as this lily is, there is an unmatched and exceptional distinction between Jesus Christ and his love which is also in those who truly believe him… and what this world offers. Lilies of the Field is a 1963 American film adapted by James Poe from the 1962 novel of the same name by William Edmund Barrett, and stars Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Stanley Adams, and Dan Frazer.It was produced and directed by Ralph Nelson.The title comes from Matthew 6:27-33, a portion of the Sermon on the Mount, and its parallel scripture from Luke 12:27-30. I am a sinner (for sure!) As the lily among thorns, so is my love among the daughters. The reason why we have that adversarial attitude to his commandments is because we don’t esteem him quite like these lovers do each other in Song of Solomon. In the book of Song of Solomon there is a looking for and a longing to be together. Maybe you just like it as a beautiful story with beautiful poetry but really there is no edification it can provide. Even when it’s hard, because there were hard times in this book be assured. Gloria Suess [1932-2010] 1994Dec31 Articles, Photo Essay Leave a Comment. There should be a fragrance and beauty and glory to God in our lives. The lilies of the field that he was referring to were not the popular Easter lily of the West with its large, showy white blooms. A small, flat, smooth stone and a bouquet of flowers. That lily is a very special flower, it’s an exceptional flower, it’s a one of a kind flower. God will try our faith and our love to him, so that the true love is revealed versus love that says so but isn’t. I looked for the word “lily” and “lilies” in the Bible, and they come up quite a bit in the book of Song of Solomon. We have to make sure we seek and choose the lily and not the thorns, because so many people choose thorns for their life. Bible, Coronavirus, Faith, Grief, Jesus Christianity, Death, Faith, Grief, Hope, Jesus, life Leave a Comment on Hope in the Midst of Grief. A believer can really identify with the love story of Song of Solomon, there’s a sweetness, and tenderness, and intimacy in this book that the consideration of lilies of the field evokes. He plants and waters them. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. 1 Bible results for “lilies of the field. The problem is, you’re settling for less. saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ and I am a Lord Jesus Christ follower. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; In Context | Full Chapter | Other Translations. Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Is your life a sweet fragrance of Jesus Christ? The Lilies of the Field. The capitals which were on the top of the pillars in the porch were of lily design, four cubits. You know what happens to a beautiful flower? And our love should be solely centered on Christ.