How much poorer we would be without God’s gift of flowers! Consider their infinite variety, forms and colors. “Many, O Lord my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast don
e; and thy thoughts which are usward!” To the flower-lover, God’s wisdom and love are greatly to be admired in the glory and beauty they display.
They are efficacious in brightening our lives; they aid us in pondering the love of God which is both pure and beautiful.
Some brightly-coloured flowers that delight the eye have no perfume; others such as the violet, carnation and rose are enriched by their exquisite fragrance. Some are considered more valuable because of their rarity; others are hardy and seem to thrive in the most difficult circumstances, drawing their nourishment from the roughest ground, and setting forth their beauty amidst the thorniest obstacles to their growth.
How like God’s children whose faith is beautiful to behold, enabling them to surmount the greatest obstacles of life, and impart comfort, encouragement and strength to others. Such sons and daughters of God make good use of the opportunities afforded them, and thankfully acknowledge that they are unworthy of the least of the Father’s blessings. Like the golden daisies that spring up all unbidden among the grass, greeting the first rays of sunlight, and drinking the early dew, these saints are able to impart cheer to others on their way. Daisies are among the hardiest of flowers, but they are so delightful in their beauty, that they can be can be compared with God’s spiritual flowers. They send forth a refreshing fragrance, and though greatly admired, are noted as but a humble flower.
Flowers grace rooms of sickness as well as those of joy. They comfort and cheer people whatever their circumstances. But their glory soon fades, and we are reminded of God’s Word: “All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field.” One day it is bright and flourishing; the next day faded and gone. Thus opportunity is limited. So let us not wait until it is too late to share God’s gift of flowers with those who need loving thoughts, comfort and cheer, but scatter them now, thus expressing our thanks to the Giver of such an exquisite gift. Above all, let us look to the springtime of the Divine purpose, when the spiritual flowers in God’s garden will show forth their beauty to the praise of all. In that bright day, God’s everlasting flowers, specially chosen for their beauty, will forever gladden the replenished earth.
“Lo, the winter is past,
The rain is over and gone;
The flowers appear on the earth;
The time of the singing of birds is come
And the voice of the turt1e-dove is heard in our land.”