Well, let me tell ya somethin’ about this here hymn, “Consider the Lilies.” It’s a beautiful song, full of peace and comfort, like sittin’ on the porch watchin’ the sun go down. The words come from the Bible, from the book of Matthew, where Jesus talks about the lilies in the field and how they don’t worry about a thing. They’re just there, growin’, lookin’ pretty, and bein’ taken care of by God. Ain’t that somethin’ to think about?
Now, this hymn talks about just that – how we don’t need to worry ’bout the little things in life. Take a look at them lilies in the field. They don’t work or spin or fuss like we do, yet they grow and look so beautiful. Just like the birds up in the sky, they ain’t worried ‘bout where their next meal’s comin’ from, ‘cause God provides for ‘em. The hymn reminds us to stop worryin’ ‘bout every little thing and trust that the Lord will take care of us too.
Verse 1 goes a little somethin’ like this:
“Consider the lilies, they don’t toil nor spin,
But there’s not a king with more splendor than them.
Consider the sparrow, they don’t plant nor sow,
But God provides for them, don’t you know?”
Now, that verse always gets me thinkin’. You see, us folks, we work hard, don’t we? We toil all day, tryin’ to make ends meet. But those lilies? They don’t do a lick of work, and yet they’re beautiful and vibrant, don’t you think? And the birds, they don’t plant no seeds, but they fly high in the sky, without a care in the world. It makes ya wonder why we stress so much when God’s takin’ care of all His creatures, big and small.
Now, when the hymn says “Consider the lilies, consider the lilies,” it’s like a reminder to us. God’s got it all under control. He made those lilies, them birds, and even us. And if He can take care of them, well, surely He can take care of us too. Ain’t that a comfort to know?
Here’s the part that really gets me every time:
Refrain:
“Consider the lilies, consider the lilies,
Behold how they grow for their Maker above!
They change earthly spoil into heavenly beauty.”
Now, that right there speaks to my heart. It says that even though the lilies start out in the dirt, God makes ’em into somethin’ beautiful. Just like us. We might start out all dirty and broken, but God has a way of turnin’ us into something much more beautiful than we ever thought possible. It’s like He’s takin’ our earthly troubles and turnin’ ‘em into somethin’ heavenly. Ain’t that the truth?
So, next time you’re worryin’ about somethin’, maybe it’s time to take a look at the lilies. Stop and breathe. Look at how they grow, how they bloom without a care in the world. If God takes care of them, He’ll surely take care of you too. So don’t be afraid, don’t worry ’bout the little things. God sees to all our needs, just like He does for the birds and the flowers.
And that’s the simple truth of it all. We ain’t got to fret or worry ‘bout what tomorrow brings. All we gotta do is trust in God and know that He’ll provide, just like He does for them lilies and sparrows.
So, next time you hear this hymn, let the words sink in. Let ’em remind ya of God’s love and provision for all His creatures, big and small. And maybe, just maybe, you’ll find a little peace in your heart, just like I did.
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