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| Alexander Rath |
Spring is the time to rejoice in God's creation. God’s fingerprints are on all His amazing creation if we’ll just look for them—and flowers are no exception. Luke 12:27 says: "Look at the lilies! They don't toil and spin, and yet Solomon in all his glory was not robed as well as they are.” If we want to know God better, we should follow Jesus advice and look at the flowers.
Flowers range from vivid reds to soft whites and everything in-between. What could be more beautiful than a sea of bluebonnets, a carpet of multi-hued tulips or miles of sunflowers with their faces all turned upward? Flowers are a reminder that God is a God of detail—so why should we ever worry that He doesn’t care about the details of our lives when He cared enough to create so many kinds of flowers?
There are small flowers like snowdrops and bigger blooms like hydrangeas. Some flower petals are round, like daisies, and some are spiky, like birds of paradise. Each of them is beautiful in its own way. God feels the same about each of us. We might look in the mirror and think we’re ugly, but why should we be so hard on ourselves when the God of the universes looks at us and sees beauty?
What could be more awesome than the aroma of an Easter lily or the sweet fragrance of honeysuckle? Each of them brings us pleasure. We bring pleasure to God as well. We’re His blooms and He wants us to blossom so we can share the sweet-smelling fragrance of Jesus with a world that needs it so badly. (2 Corinthians 2:15)
May we open our senses to see God’s fingerprints in every petal, every leaf, every bud, and every heady scent. As we enjoy these amazing blossoms, we can thank and praise Him for His incredible handiwork and ask Him to help us to share His love and care with others.
Be encouraged!
©2026 Pamela D. Williams