Matthew 6:28
Matthew 6:28
And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin.
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Matthew 6:28-29 encourages us to trust in God's provision through the example of nature: "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin." These verses remind us of God’s care for His creation, and they teach us to trust Him fully. The lilies are beautiful without effort or anxiety—they simply grow as God designed them to. In the same way, God provides for us without our striving or worrying. When we focus on His kingdom and His righteousness, He promises to take care of our needs. This is a call to live with trust in God's provision, understanding that He cares for us even more than the flowers of the field. Just as the lilies don’t worry about their appearance or future, we too are called to rest in God's faithfulness. The beauty of the lilies is a testimony to God's grace and providence, and it serves as an invitation for us to trust Him with every detail of our lives.
Song of Solomon 6:10
Who is she that looketh forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an army with banners.
Psalm 149:4
For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Song of Solomon 4:11
Thy lips, O my spouse, drop as the honeycomb: honey and milk are under thy tongue.
Song of Solomon 1:10
Thy cheeks are comely with rows of jewels, thy neck with chains of gold.