luxe & lily




Why Luxe & Lily?

The very essence of the word "luxe" embodies a sense of lavish excess.  By definition, it is that which is "elegantly sumptuous; a luxury" and its word origin literally means "extravagance".  For a word that exemplifies such grandiose and lofty expectations, to what - or who - could such a description be aptly applied?  Perhaps to live in a state of luxe does not have to be limited by the physical confines of our comforts or current circumstances.  Just maybe it could reach beyond the realm of our finite existence, while simultaneously enveloping us in the here and now.   

Luxe, in fact, decorously describes my Savior.  His love is all-consuming, never-ending, and so perfect that it is lavish.    His grace is so necessary, generous and unmerited that it is extravagant.  And His goodness is so rich that it makes living every day with Him nothing short of luxe.  

This very love of Christ's is transforming.  And it is within His transforming love that the word "lily" gains its significance.  In the Bible, several references are made to the delicate, beautiful and sweetly fragrant flowers, lily and lily of the valley.  In the New Testament, Jesus uses the lilies to represent the simplicity, purity, and effortless glory of the saints - those who have accepted Him into their hearts as their Savior.  The lily of the valley represents us, conformed into His image as a result of His transformational love and grace.  Our "liliness", if we have it - any beauty and sweetness - comes from Christ or not at all.

With a love like His, how could we live our lives content with ordinary thoughts and mediocre pursuits?  If we allow His rich love and mercy to permeate every crevice of our being, filling our lives with His unmatched goodness, we can rest securely in the only state of luxe worth living within - His.  And within His love it is possible that this life - regardless of our circumstances or station - can be luxuriously sweet.

Let's walk in the extravagant love Christ offers us, embracing the richness of His goodness.


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