Post 12

Since this there is no prompt for this post, I figured I would revisit the story of the Joel. My previous post about the book of Joel focused on the idea of the Bible being read as literature. I think that literature is a place where thoughts and concepts are not limited and that art can be inspired by words. Or even vs. versa words and stories can be inspired by art. I feel that art, media, and literature all closely interconnect. Each are unique in their function, but all give off some form of expression. All three of these areas, I believe are also functions in which God chooses to use for furthering of His Kingdom. Throughout the Bible Jesus chooses to use parables as compared to plain concepts, or dramatic instances to reveal a point, rather than flat out saying it. I think this an example of God Himself using expression in order teach or explain a concept. The Bible says we should model Christ in everything that we do, it also says that we are created in His image. So than can’t we also to apply those ideas to the way that we express ourselves? I believe the book of Joel is one example that God uses in order to display how literature can glorify God. God has deposited within each of us many gifts and talents that can be creatively used for to unveil Christ to unbelievers. I believe the activity of painting in class from the book of Joel was much more than an exercise to further our understanding of the text, but in fact worship to God. When we glorify God with our creativity and talents that He is given to us, it is pleasing in his eyes. I truly believe that if we could glorify Christ with creativity in all the areas of our life, God would be able to use our expression in order not to just benefit ourselves, but others as well for His kingdom.