Sunday, June 29, 2008

The Triangle

Well, its been awhile since I logged on. I have missed the blog and blogging. Haven't twittered yet or defragged but maybe one day. I have missed seeing everyone. Hope things are well. Hope everyone is doing good. I would like to share with you a devotional that I have read regarding an author's use of geometric shapes to remind us of our relationship to GOD and others. The first one is on the triangle. This is not anything new, the triangle is used widely in Christian art to symbolize the Trinity. But I thought I would share this little spin on it with you none the less.

Jesus would frequently retreat to "lonely" places to pray during his earthly ministry. There he was able to totally focus on The Father, and who he was, who Jesus was within The Father, and what he (Jesus)was supposed to do in this world.

Jesus also had disciples and friends. Those he trusted, those he loved, those he taught before his ultimate sacrifice.

Jesus also ministered and served others in the world. He was not exclusive. He was inclusive. He did not come into the world to condemn it but to save it.

So in summary: We recognize the triangle as a symbol of the Holy Trinity. "The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit". Thru faith in the Son, we have access to the Father, and are sealed with the Holy Spirit. Now, tweak the triangle just a little and lets recognize that part of "conforming to the image of the Son" is to rest within the Father, know who the Father is, know what the Father is about, know what characteristics the Father has, and then we will know who we are, and what we are supposed to do in this world. Then, we have to ask, do we treat our friends and family like Jesus treated his? Then, do we emulate him by being a ministering presence to others and serve others as Jesus would have us do? The triangle: a symbol of the Holy Trinity, but also a symbol of our relationship with GOD and others.

1 comment:

Dee Martin said...

Nice illustration. We miss you too.