What is most beautiful in this fallen world? The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the work of His Holy Spirit in the lives of fallen man, and the Father's love exhibited in sending His son to die on a cross. This is the essence of true beauty.
Yet, God in His mercy does not leave us there - as if the giving of Himself were not enough. He gives us incredible evidences of His revealed beauty in creation - the seasons, the arts and sciences, a well-seasoned marriage, the birth of a child. But do we see beauty, that is God's definition of beauty, in our and others struggles, trials, and sufferings? Do we really see God, the Most Excellent Artist in all of this? Do we trust God and His means to reveal His beauty or even, to make us beautiful? Oh, how I need to be reminded that this is His story, His created world, and that I am His creature - dearly loved, and therefore, dearly carved, molded, and shaped by His loving hand. Why? To reveal The Most Beautiful in this fallen world.
This is beautiful! Can't wait to read what's next.
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