HE FEEDETH AMONG THE LILIES

 EVENING DEVOTION

OCTOBER 11

Song of Solomon 6:3

…he feedeth among the lilies.

 
Believers are compared to this lovely flower.
 
Not as it is in the field, but in the garden.
 
They are all in the Saviour’s Garden, and he loves and prizes them greatly—he sits 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 benefitted by.
 
See what a Christian should be.
 
Not a thorn, which wounds everyone who comes in contact with it.
 
Not a useless weed, which cumbers the ground, or positions all who taste it.
 
But a lily.
 
One who has a sweet spirit.
 
Whose life and conversation is fragrant and inviting.
 
Of an ornamental character, who looks well in any situation.
 
A good and useful neighbour, who benefits many, but injures none.
 
Of whom Jesus may not be ashamed, but in whom he can find satisfaction and pleasure.
 
He feeds among the lilies, or in his church; there you may find him.
 
True worship is exceedingly pleasant to him.
 
Invite him to your heart, your house; expect him to accept your invitation; aim to entertain him suitable.
 
He feedeth among lilies.
 

Saviour! mould me by thy power,

Fill me with thy grace divine,

Make me like the lily flower,

To thy praise and glory shine.

 
James Smith