Jesus referred to the red poppies as “Flowers of the Field” when He said, “Why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these” (Matthew 6:28).
When Jesus described the Kingdom of God, He said, “It is like a mustard seed which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade” (Mark 4:31-32).
The poppies represent God’s provision and the mustard plant represents the growth of God’s kingdom. Did you know each of these wild flowers was also used to make pain killers in Bible times? They made opium from extractions of a special poppy plant native to the Holy Lands to relieve severe pain, and they made oil from the mustard plant to relieve body aches.
God chose two weeds to ease pain and suffering. Who woulda thought? He also used them to describe His provision and the Kingdom of God. Since He chose weeds for His purposes, do you wonder what He chose you for? Disciples in Jesus’ time chose their Rabbi. They asked the Rabbi of their choice if they could follow him. Jesus was different. He chose His disciples, and look who He chose–fishermen, a tax collector, sons of thunder, a zealot–all sinners. He even chose me–who woulda thought? He chose you too. He loved you before you loved Him, while you were still living a life of sin. What amazing love! AND He will make you like Jesus when you submit yourself to Him.
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might bear fruit—fruit that will last” (John 15:16). Go and bear much fruit! May God be glorified in you.
Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for the wonder found in your word and in you. Thank you that you chose us. Humble us, Lord, to make us like Jesus. In His great name, Amen.
A Closer Walk with God 