Picasso’s paintings are interesting, unusual, collectable and expensive. It wouldn’t be straying from the truth to say his paintings are different. To be politically correct, they imbue the viewer to examine their youthful connections to LSD! One pauses to consider if any of his paintings are representative of their life! His bold use of form and color evoke a visceral effect on those who don’t drink. Artists say his works are vibrant, provocative, intense, on-the-edge, subdues and a hundred other adjectives. He was that diverse! Most of us believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Much like the country fella who said, “I know what I don’t like!”
Suppose the famous artist and you sat down for a talk. You told him about your life in detail, and he in turn, would express your life experiences in his unique artistic style. Let’s pretend his professional artistic impression of your life looks like a cat got into a basket of knitting yarn and had a ball! Would you be amazed and congratulate him on his insightful depiction of your fascinating life, or would you look for a double-edged sword? What if it looked foolish and confusing like the tangled string mess pictured here, all strung out? Romans addresses this in chapter 1:21, “…they knew God, but they wouldn't worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. The result was that their minds became dark and confused.”
Everyone’s life is like a painting on display for the world to see. Abraham was seen for his strong faith. Moses is remembered for standing up to Pharaoh and saying; let my people go. Joshua was a military and civic leader. David was a giant slayer and after God’s own heart. Solomon was considered the world’s wisest and richest man. Daniel was a man of courage and faith. Isaiah was an evangelical prophet who focused on the redemptive work of the Messiah. Paul is called the apostle to the Gentiles. And the list is endless. It doesn’t matter what your life looks like, as long as God approves, it’s beautiful. “You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.” (1 Peter 3:4)
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