Consider The Lillies Of The Field

Jesus was trying to make a point with His disciples. He points out that the lillies neither sow nor spin, yet they are dressed more impressively than Solomon. What is the point? It is that self-effort does not advance your cause. It is like the tree planted near the river. It produces fruit not only because it was created to produce fruit, but it flourishes because of its proximity to the river. So it is in our life. Our River is the Living Water that we find in Christ Jesus. We must be near Him in order to flourish. If we separate ourselves from Him and try in our flesh to perfect ourselves, we will be fruitless. If we don't try so hard, but remain close to Christ, He will use us in every aspect of our life both to ourselves and to others.

Daily Prayer: Lord Jesus, let us do Your will in our lives by way of the Holy Spirit. Let us neither make our own path, nor separate ourself from Yours, but instead let us abide in You and You in me so that we can bring the results You have given to us for our life. Amen.