The name “Labor of Lilies” is a paradox. Jesus told his followers that the lilies neither labor nor spin, and yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as one of these (Matthew 6:28-29). The name means to point to the sovereignty of God and his provision in the lives of his children. When should we begin to worry about circumstances? When the lilies of the field begin to labor for their beauty. Just as God gives the fields their beauty, according to his will, so God (in his perfect timing) will see to his children. In Philippians 4:6, we are told that we can bring every situation to the feet of the Savior. Labor of Lilies aims to be a place of Biblical ideas and encouragement for individuals seeking the face of God through Scripture. We explore various topics related to Bible study and Christian living. May the content encourage and ultimately point towards the one who is able to answer prayers, bestow wisdom, and give us the ultimate creative (and holy) solutions.
About the Author
Greetings, Friend!
I don’t know what road brought you to this page, but I am happy you are here. Our lives are filled with painful roads and beautiful moments- sometimes we’re in a season of joy so potent it fills our hearts and lungs with life. Other times, the same breath is stolen away by seasons of grief, loss, and heart break. As humans, we all crave connection, safety, belonging, and consistency. I believe there is ultimately only one person who can meet our needs with the consistency we crave- one person who can hold our hearts no matter the season. He offers salvation for eternity and friendship that abides every mountain high and storm. This is a space to explore and study the words of the only one who can (and will) correct the misalignment between God and humanity: Jesus Christ.
I consider myself an evangelical protestant. I do not write in affiliation with any particular denomination. I strongly believe that the truth can stand on its own and the Bible speaks for itself (within its own context). Here you’ll find a mix of translations used in study. I am partial to the Apostolic Bible Polyglot for the Old Testament. I greatly enjoy the Greek text for its richness in word and concise translation. Much of what is used for New Testament study is taken from the NA 28 Greek text. In other instances, you’ll find references from The English Standard Version (for both the Old and New Testaments). The word for word translation found in the ESV is an invaluable resource. If you have any questions about the texts or translations used, please feel free to reach out! This is one of my favorite topics and I would love to hear any questions, comments, or respectful critiques.
Again, I am happy you are here. May God bless you, pursue you, and grow you ever closer in the knowledge and the grace of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
God Bless You!
Sarah
*All artwork displayed on this site is drawn by Sarah Parker.