Consider the Lilies
Students may read Luke 12:22-34
Jesus instructed his apostles on how they should live as gospel messengers. He told them not to worry about finding food or proper clothing. He said, “Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap.” Yet they find the food they seek. Jesus also said, “Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these.” Jesus assured the apostles that the Father in heaven knows they need these things.
Discussion Questions
The apostles dedicated their lives to spreading the gospel. They needed to trust their ordinary needs to God. Talk about their simple food and clothing. Jesus said, “Do not worry about your life.” What can we do when we start to worry?
