Meditations from Zion

Luke 12:27-28
Consider how the lilies grow. …If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith!

Flowers are beautiful with no effort on their part. They reflect and express their true essence. There is a natural provision for them (and if not, they play their part in the cycle of life and death). Isn’t it likely that human beings would be loved and cared for by God?

Jesus identifies our inability to allow God to care for us because of our “little faith.” Since we don’t believe God will really care for us… or even more likely, we don’t like the methods or the determinations… we intervene. We decide for ourselves. There is a stark divide between what we “need” and what we “want.”

Most Americans want more than we have, despite the fact that by the standards of most of the world, we have more than enough. We have lost our ability to look within ourselves for our satisfaction. Jesus says, “…seek His kingdom” which is within. And there is our contentment, our provision, our hope, our joy.

Today my schedule is packed with external responsibilities like meetings, work, and kids. Here is my prayer: that I retrieve 30 minutes to be still, to look within, to celebrate the gift of life.