In a recent prayer letter, in these days of sequestration,
we included some photos of flowers in our garden, since we can’t take pictures
of cancelled ministry events.
My gardener-expert brother noted that the last day-lilly in
our photos was a Kwanzo. This species is Kwanzo, and is invasive. He advises that it sends “stolons” underground
and will take over a flower bed. Who knew?
But there is a
lesson here of course. Some things which initially appear very attractive may
really be harmful. Take a look:
Doesn't it look pretty? Wouldn't these make a beautiful bed? Wouldn't these crowd out the other hyridized day lilies and gladiolas? Well yes, these will apparently crowd out most everything.
What a great sermon illustration. In modern USA, many lovely things crowd out Christ. We have beautiful friends, beautiful hobbies, beautiful possessions, all of which may crowd out Jesus the Christ from our lives.
"A crazy exaggeration!" you say.
That could be true, sure, but first take a look at your own life. And look carefully and critically.
See what I mean?
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