A Gift to Be Simple
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| A Gift to Be Simple |
1 Corinthians 2:1-3
When I came to you, brothers, announcing the testimony of God to you, I did not come with brilliance of speech or wisdom. For I didn’t think it was a good idea to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. I came to you in weakness, in fear, and in much trembling.
I don't know for sure whether the link is clear, but somehow it spoke to me of my own weaknesses, especially as I share my work with so many people (many of whom I have never met!) I wanted to paint something that shows simplicity, but maybe still communicates joy.
11" x 14"
Painted with the finest quality heavy-body acrylic paint on acid-free, heavy weight Fabriano watercolor paper
Ready to frame
In spite of the fact that I spend a lot of time studying, practicing, and learning my craft, I often still feel the "weakness... fear... trembling" that Paul mentions in the verses above. I don't necessarily think that is a bad thing, though! I wouldn't call it comfortable at all, but it is a good stimulus to keep me working diligently. (Even when the work is a pleasure, it is still pressing forward to become more skillful.)
Another verse that came to my attention this morning is this one, and I found it particularly encouraging:
1 Corinthians 1:25 because God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength.
What a relief that I don't have to be wise and strong! I can rest in knowing that God is wise and strong, and all I need to do is follow His calling. It reminds me of the Shaker song called Simple Gifts, where some of the lyrics are
" 'Tis a gift to be simple
'Tis a gift to be free
'Tis a gift to come down where we ought to be"
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