Considering God's Care

        When you look closely at the face of a flower, the evidence of design is not only apparent, but outright stunning. From its beautifully intricate structure and radiant color to its perfect internal synchrony with time, light, heat and season, evidence of a divine creator is observable. The order, the mathematical sequence, the exquisite beauty in complex detail - these elements articulate a truth beyond aesthetics. 

        I find it so interesting that Jesus described flowers as clothing for the grass of the fields and declared that just one wildflower is more glorious clothing than that of King Solomon. 

"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." Luke 12:27

Why did Jesus tell us this? He explains in vs 28, "If then God so clothe the grass, which is today in the field, and to morrow is cast into the oven; how much more will he clothe you, O ye of little faith?"  Jesus tells us to "consider the lilies" so that we may understand his care for people. Even though God created all of nature with intricate design and beauty, he created human beings in his very own image. Unlike flowers, animals or nature, God created us for relationship with him and "put eternity in our hearts", (Ecclesiastes 3:11; NKJV) Jesus further explained that we are to not be doubtful of God's care or to be like the world in worrying about our needs, but to set our focus on spiritual things. (vs 29-31) 

        At times in our lives we may doubt God's care for us. This fallen world is full of suffering and pain and we are all touched and affected by it in different ways. God knows our suffering, bears our pain and grief and will one day "wipe away all tears." (Revelation 21:4) Jesus spoke about the lilies of the field after describing how God sees and cares if one little sparrow falls to the ground and dies. In both examples, he reminds us that we are of much more value than plants and animals and we are to trust in God's love for us despite the circumstances we face.