God: The Perfect Artist

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Think of Something Very Big and Very Beautiful.

When we look at nature, we can see that there is a God who created it.  Let’s take the Grand Canyon for an example.  I had the good fortune to walk up to the edge (keeping both hands on the railing).  I saw countless layers of rock exposed by erosion from the Colorado River.  The area of carved rock was immensely deep and extended into the distant haze.  I have seen beautiful things, but this experience was overwhelming.

Let’s Learn a Lesson From a Mule.

Those who are brave enough can ride a mule to the bottom of the canyon.  I am told that the sights from the trail are much better than the ones that I had from the top. 

Let’s think about the mule.  The mule does his job faithfully and safely, but never stops to take in the majestic view.  The mule sees the same things we see, but not in the same way.  In nature, we like the mule, find the things we need to survive.  But there is bonus for human beings: We are able to recognize beauty when we see it.  Why is this?

Good Artists and the Perfect Artist

An artist works with unattractive materials, like paint, clay, stone, or even an old car.  But why bother?  We can’t eat a statue.  The goal is to make these things into something beautiful.  The finished work is usually displayed, so it can be enjoyed by many people.  It would be odd for a great work of art to be kept hidden by the artist. 

Our ability to appreciate the beauty of the Grand Canyon helps us to understand God’s love.  God made a great work of art from some common things: layers of rock and a river.

He knew we would like it!