BELIEVERS ARE COMPARED TO THIS LOVELY FLOWER. These lilies are not in the field but in the garden, the Saviour's garden. There He loves and prizes them greatly. He visits and walks among them. He is pleased with their persons, their graces, their prayers, their praises, their testimony, and their obedience. He manifests Himself to them, which they ardently desire, highly prize, and are much blessed thereby. See what a Christian should be: not a thorn which wounds everyone who comes too close; not a useless weed, which cumbers the ground or poisons all who taste it; but a lily, one who has a sweet spirit, whose life and conversation is fragrant and inviting, of a pleasing character, who looks well in any situation; a good and useful neighbour who benefits many and injures none, of whom Jesus may well be proud, in whom He finds satisfaction and pleasure. He feeds among lilies in His church. True Christian fellowship is exceedingly pleasant to Him. Invite Him to your heart, your home. Expect Him to accept your invitation; welcome and entertain Him suitably. He feedeth among the lilies: He comes to bless you.

For Meditation:
Saviour! mould me by Thy power,
Fill me with Thy grace divine;
Make me like the lily flower,
To Thy praise and glory shine.