Funny how Spring brings on the feeling of excitement and wonder. In the creation story in Genesis the wonder of creation is described thus:
(Genesis 1:11) Then God said, “Let the earth put forth vegetation: plants yielding seed, and fruit trees of every kind on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it.” And it was so.
We embrace the fact that spring is the time of year when life renews, generates the beauty, the wonderful sweet aromas that herald spring and summer. I personally give thanks that I was blessed to be able to see many years of this wonderous miracle.
(Genesis 8:22) "As long as the earth endures, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.”
How blessed we are. Give thanks that we can still experience all of the wonders of the creation of God.
Time may be viewed in relation to three principle features: points, duration, and units. These overlap and intersect considerably. In the Bible, time is normally seen as part of creation; thus, it is rarely viewed abstractly, as if it was outside of creation. Even the notion of eternal life has continuity with creation and time in the present age.
If we keep the thought of all these things, creation, life and eternal life, being present and real then God's purpose for us is also real and present. They are precious.
Today I am sharing is somewhat graphic. It is another Moontear AI image. Sorry but I never recorded the Copics used. This image shows the bruises and a few cuts Christ endured post crucifixion. I have done much more graphic depictions but this was sufficient for this Easter.
That is it for this week. I hope you had a great veterans day if you celebrated it. May God Bless and keep you safe. Remember to "Always Love The Details."
Thanks for sharing, your colouring is wonderful, as always. Have a good week, take care, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThis is such a powerful image and your skill in coloring brought Him to life! This is magnificent! So happy to finally get your notifications too!
ReplyDeleteYes, Jim, the years are a blessing, and even here, where the weather is not as harsh, Spring is always appreciated. Time is actually a manmade concept in many ways, and I like your article about it
ReplyDeleteChrist suffered terribly, and so often we do not appreciate the torture He endured - Isa 52:14 states "Just as many were astonished at you,
So His visage was marred more than any man,
And His form more than the sons of men;. His beard was torn out, over and above the cuts and bruising... It's hard to think of what He endured, in fact I cringe when I read it.
A beautiful image, and your colouring is amazing, Jim!
Blessings
Maxine
As always, your coloring is stunning, my friend.
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs xoxo
Each year is truly a blessing...each day is a blessing. I love spring because of the renewal of all things as they come to life, even us. This is a very good post Jim, so much to think about, to be thankful about. The crucifixion is hard to fathom, what all Jesus went through for us! It makes my heart hurt as well as my body at all that He went through. This image is so powerful!!! I love the way you have brought it to life with your amazing coloring Jim, it is stunning! Hugs and Blessings, Brenda
ReplyDelete