The Savior speaks of the growth and raiment of "the lilies of the field." The word raiment is translated from "endyma" where we get the word "endowment." Jesus said, "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these" (Matthew 6:28-29).
Could the Lord be speaking of Solomon's Temple and its lily work on the tops of the pillars in the porch of the temple, and the "molten sea" with lilies around the brim? (1 Kings 7:22-26). The symbolism of lilies here seems to be associated with covenant making.
A certain website gives some insight into these beautiful flowers.
"History, mythology, literature, poetry and the world of art are rife with stories and images that speak of the beauty and majesty of the elegant white flowers. Dating back to Biblical lore, the lily is mentioned numerous times in the Bible. One of the most famous Biblical references is in the Sermon on the Mount, when Christ told his listeners: "Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they toil not, neither do they spin; and yet..... Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."
"Often called the "white-robed apostles of hope," lilies were found growing in the Garden of Gethsemane after Christ's agony. Tradition has it that the beautiful white lilies sprung up where drops of Christ's sweat fell to the ground in his final hours of sorrow and deep distress." (https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/publications/lily/lily.html).
PERSONAL APPLICATION: What can I do to more fully honor baptismal and temple covenants so the grace of the Atonement of Jesus Christ can flow into my life, allowing me to grow?
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