The Sermon on the Mount – Consider the lilies of the field and the birds of the air

The lecture discusses contemplation in nature as a spiritual means that leads human beings to knowing God and believing in Him, as creation declares the glory of God through its order, precision, and continuous work.

✦ Spiritual Lessons from Nature

• Divine Order: Nature works according to a precise and Fixed system, which indicates the wisdom and management of God.
• Teamwork: All elements of nature integrate together in harmony to serve one purpose without conflict.
• Obedience: Nature obeys God’s laws without complaint or Objection, unlike human beings.
• Movement and Activity: Nature is in continuous motion without laziness, teaching human beings diligence and continuity.

✦ Spiritual and Educational Dimension

• Self-denial: Like roots that work in hiddenness and carry the tree without seeking glory.
• Service to others: All elements of nature work for the benefit of others without waiting for return.
• Doing duty: Nature performs its role without caring about praise or criticism.

✦ Contemplation in Birds

• Contentment: Birds take only their need without greed or storage.
• Faith: They depend on God’s care without worry about the future.
• Joy and Peace: They live in inner peace and constant joy despite dangers.
• Non-attachment to earthly things: They live freely without attachment to material things.

✦ Contemplation in Flowers

• Flowers reflect God’s beauty and the wonder of His creation, surpassing any human work.
• They present an example of natural beauty connected with life and vitality.

✦ General Message

Contemplation in nature leads human beings to a deeper spiritual life, and teaches him obedience, faith, contentment, and self-denial, to live according to God’s will with trust and peace.

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