Dearly Beloved,
This week, I want to share with you art created for Palm Sunday You can see the artwork above and the artist's statement is below:
I Believe by Steve Prince
Inspired by Luke 19:29-40, Pen and ink on paper
It is said that the true confession that flows from one’s heart and lips and professes that they are a sinner and desire to be healed, is essentially the key to unlocking one’s salvation. Amid a sometimes turbulent and chaotic world, if we enter with faith and Christ in our hearts we shall be delivered. The figure’s hands are lifted in praise as he navigates the flood of life which can be overbearing. He recognizes that the flood of life is symbolic of sin and separation from God. He closes his eyes, humbles himself before God, and he is delivered into a new chapter of his life, triumphant.
For Reflection:
• Look closely at the waves. What does the flood of life represent for you? What in your life right now feels like waves up to your chest?
• Notice the contrast between the house on one side and the man on the other. What emotions or thoughts do these images evoke? How do these connect with your own life?
• How does the image of Jesus on a donkey influence your understanding of this scene? What do you make of its placement in this work? Where does Jesus appear in your life these days?
• Notice the abstract shaded area at the top. Does it feel like a cloud, storm, or something else? Does this texture remind you of God's presence? How would you represent God's presence in your life?
