The calling

 David longed to build a temple for God’s service. Solomon reckoned it his glory to accomplish the work. But we, who have God made flesh dwelling in our tabernacles, ought to think no time, no zeal, no treasures too much to devote to the splendor and beauty of a Christian church. We are that church.

John Gilmary Shea, Pictorial Lives of the Saints (New York; Cincinnati; Chicago: Benziger Brothers, 1887), 429.

   I am not able to carry all this people alone, for they are too heavy for me.

        Num. 11:14

It is most needful for all servants of Christ to remember that whenever the Lord places a man in a position of responsibility, He will both fit him for it and maintain him in it.

It is, of course, another thing altogether if a man will rush unsent into any field of work, or any post of difficulty or danger. In such a case we may assuredly look for a thorough breakdown, sooner or later. But when God calls a man to a certain position, He will endow him with the needed grace to occupy it.

This holds good in every case. We can never fail if we only cling to the living God. We can never run dry if we are drawing from the fountain. Our tiny springs will soon dry up; but our Lord Jesus Christ declares, “He that believeth in me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”

C. H. M.

Samuel G. Hardman and Dwight Lyman Moody, Thoughts for the Quiet Hour (Willow Grove, PA: Woodlawn Electronic Publishing, 1997)

Every calling that is of the Lord will be fruitful. He provides our every need. Though the going may be hard at times, He will always be there and supportive of the journey.

May the good Lord bless and keep you safe.

Remember to "always Love The Details."

The Calling

 

We have been called and given a task as a Christian follower. It is to be reflections of the one who created  us and the one who died for us on the cross. The task? Walk in the light of the cross in complete gratitude and humility for the gift of life that is eternal knowing we have been granted the privilege of being in the presence of the great "I AM".  How do you know you have been called? Good question but very hard to answer. Usually it is a very subtle urge to seek something more than yourself. A feeling that there is more to life than just working for money, self gratification or the things many others consider important. Sometimes it is a not so gentle shove but a dire warning to change. Sometimes it is a combination of both. It can happen almost anywhere you happen to be. There is not enough room in this post to tell of all the ways it can happen. If there are questions you feel the need to get answers for find a Christian prayer community and attend if possible. Ask your questions. I am sure they will be more than happy to help. What I present to you in these posts is not the complete story but some insights into the Christian walk. Even the images posted are the gift our risen savior. Without Him these posts and images would not be possible. Seek Him and all things are possible. 

This week the finished image I shared last week. Again, this and the other images I will shared are from a book of digital images from ETSY called HighlandDreams. 

The Copic colors used are;

There was some wicking with some of the colors, which was corrected with the 0 blending pen,  and a little bit of glossing but it turned out nice. I left most of the blouse uncolored at the urging of my dear wife.

That is it for this week. May the good Lord bless and keep you safe. Remember to "Always Love The Details."