28: We seldom take the time to consider something as simple and common as the lilies that grow in the wild. And yet, one of the first things Almighty God did in this world was to plant a garden. Thus, our anxiety over such a thing as clothing seems quite silly when we consider how god cares for the beautiful adornment of the ground itself. Though some would say this verse does not mean lilies, but some other flower, it seems the best to take it at face value.
29: Though lilies bestow no labor upon their adornment, the most glorious materials for clothing a human being will never compare with their beauty.
30: Although we would not normally expect to put lilies in the oven, electric oven had not yet been invented. Often, an oven then consisted of a hole in the ground with a bed of rocks in the bottom of it. Grass and such from the field could be expected to end up in the bottom of the hole for the purpose of burning to heat up the stones for baking.
Daily Bible Reading: Proverbs 28:1-30:33
Daily Memory Verse: Jude 1:11 “Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and are perished in the gainsaying of Core.”
Daily Tidbit: The Greek word in Matthew 6:28 that means ‘lilies’ (κρίνον in Greek) was generally used to refer to colored lilies. Thus, it is probably not referring to all-white lilies.
Praise Journal: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your love and goodness. Your mercy to us is truly amazing! Thank You for supplying every need. The flowers of the field sing Your praise every day as You decorate them with Your blessings. May we do the same! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Journal Highlights: Pray for those in the Northeast still recovering from Sandy. Pray for a man who just recently got a new apartment. Pray for a man who just recently lost his father.
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