The Lily

It was beautiful Spring day as she strolled down the path toward her garden. The breeze was fresh and clean as it touched her face. She closed her eyes and turned her face upward, taking in the sun as it beat down onto her skin... it was warm. Nearing the garden she began to get excited, wondering if any of her flowers had bloomed. It had rained all week long, pouring down onto the hungry soil. The gate creaked as she pushed it open into the garden.

Her heart filled with joy as she look around at the beauty... stretching all across the garden were the glorious blooms of spring. The pedals were wide open, as if reaching outward to touch the flowers on each of it's sides. At the center of each flower, was the yellowest pollen, waiting to spreads out into the world sharing its beauty wherever the wind would carry it. Out from the bright yellow center were six leaves opened in the purest of white, as if touched with snow. The stalks were tall and strong, holding the flowers up proud so that everyone could see them. As she stood back in shock, she realized what was really in front of her... it was the pure radiance of the risen Lord... these were Easter Lilies.