Saturday, July 23, 2022

FLOURISHING AND FADING

Flowers have many meanings in scripture. They show us God's care and comfort.
"Look at the lilies and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?”  Luke 12:27-28)

Phlox blooms are worth waiting for in the heat of summer.
God's creatures (zebra swallowtail) are nourished by the floral gooseneck.
Evening primrose blossoms as we watch. Ah the joy of that moment each night. Then it fades away & we see it anew the next night.
Phantom hydrangeas in white purity.
Lamb's Ear in side bed reminds us to, "Behold the Lamb of God." (John !:36)
Solomon's Seal and Lenten Roses faded after the spring season. Tthe praying hands hostas died during the Feb. ice storm, the Curly Fries are awaiting transplanting as the summer heat" is roasting them....but the Cross still stands! 
"It (Rose of Sharon) shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon."(Song of Songs 2:1)
We grow inside and out and bloom with God's care. "God is like dew to His people helping them blossom like flowers, keeping them firmly rooted and fragrant..." (Hosea 14:5-6)
Flowers are given as gifts of love---from the Father above and earthly friends.
Flowers  emphasize the fragility of life.

The grass withers, the flowers fades but the word of our God stands forever. (Isaiah 40:8)

Enjoy every God given moment filled with His creations. (Jeremiah 15:16)