Lilly of the Valley

Don’t you love the flower that we call the Easter Lily?  Jesus identified Himself as the Lily of the Valley.  He said, “I am the rose of Sharon and the lily of the valley.”  Song of Solomon 2: 1

Why does Jesus compare Himself to a lily?  Here are some facts that will help us see the metaphors that He is using:  

• A lily is a sweet and fragrant flower, very odoriferous and strong, strong enough to change a man’s senses.  “For we are to God the fragrance of Christ among those who are being saved and among those who are perishing.” (2 Corinthians 2: 15)
• A lily is white and very beautiful with golden seeds within.  Whiteness denotes the bride of Christ, holy and pure. “To her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.” Revelation 19: 8
•  A lily is very fruitful.  One root can produce fifty bulbs or scallions.   “Walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God,” Colossians 1: 10
• The lily is very tall yet hangs down its head.  “Be clothed with humility, for “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5: 5

When we leave a place, it honors and glorifies the Lord if we release His essence, His fragrance, His beauty, His holiness, His fruitfulness, and His humility.  

So, this year on Resurrection Sunday, as you carry that lily into your home or someone else’s home, remember you are carrying Him as you enter and as you depart.  

“Walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.” Ephesians 5: 2 

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Mary Beth Pecora, a faithful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, worshiper and servant leader, who loves life and loves people. More importantly, she passionately loves God and the fullness of who He is! For twenty-three years she has served in leadership positions within the ministry of Aglow International. Currently, she and her husband serve at The Secret Place--A Psalm 91 Ministry. It's a place for individual folks to come, be exhorted and prayed for, while being ushered to ministry stations within the room. They continue to serve monthly in the Prayer Room at their home church that they have been a part of for almost forty years. In April of 2022 they both received their Ministry License and were Ordained in May of 2023. She delights in encouraging folks of all ages within various walks of life. Her love of writing is now her passion, which led her to publish two books, "Restoration Explosion In The New Year," and "Navigating The Mysteries Of God." Above all that’s been accomplished and concluded, the BEST thing to her is knowing her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is her everything—her very best friend. Visit: Mybelovedsvoice.com

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