meraki
“Do something with soul, creativity, or love, leaving a piece of yourself in the work you do.”
Isn’t that what God did with each of us, besides every flower, bird, creature and landscape of nature? There is beauty within and without. The world looks through the lens of affirmation, popularity and culture. Our eyes become inflamed with the movie stars on the screen or the music or sports icons. We crave what lacks in us because it is a constricting form and deceiving enchantment. But God, shows us beauty beyond. Just look at heavens or stand gazing at a sunrise or sunset and you feel the power of beauty that reaches to your innermost core.
Then bring me the sound of a chorus of instruments, the laughter of children, storytelling of sages. I gaze in wonder at pieces of art or ponder the Word of God. The world bases creativity on a set of values, credentials and cuteness but God transmits his love with delight. As believers, we encounter God and are changed, blessed and loved. There is beauty in us. When we are in the company of those who display God’s love, we are blessed and it encourages us to want to share that same infection. Singing, fellowship, reading the bible and studying His Word are all ways to praise God and add beauty to our personal lives.
The most amazing beauty is the love of sacrifice. I’m not talking about Romeo and Juliet romantic love; I’m talking about humanity. Such a love was never, has never and never will be so powerful as what Jesus did on that cross. The beauty of that love is that is transcends human understanding. And that He rose again, is seated at the right hand of God and is going to return to this ugly mess we have created here on earth, is the beauty of the gospel. If you don’t know Jesus personally, it’s okay to ask him now to come and live in your heart to experience all the beauty He has for you. He’s knocking. Will you answer the door?
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20