God's Art

"...Since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power..." (Romans 1:20 NKJV)


What can you learn about an Artist, just by experiencing his art? Can you come to know and understand the Artist through the medium of his work?
According to the Apostle Paul it is possible, and in fact demanded of us that we look at nature, God's creation, as an expression of Himself.

That is not always a comfortable subject to dwell on.

Here in central Texas, we have been inundated with rain for the past two days, causing serious flooding, destruction, and a place on international news. So yesterday, my family went down to a nearby river to take some pictures of the flooding.

Had my sister taken this picture any other day, it would have looked much different. You would have seen a few trickles of water meandering around huge granite boulders and sand banks dotted with mesquite trees and tall grass. There is even a little road running across the river-bed, with only a few culverts underneath to let the water through. It's the perfect spot for a picnic and an exploring expedition.

In eight hours, though, the water had risen nearly four feet, jumping the road and washing away the sand banks not held down by tree roots. It doesn't trickle now, it roars and tosses and rushes, destroying nearly everything in its path. You would have to be suicidal to step into it. Folks downstream are gathering up their belongings and checking their insurance policies.... some of them have already been flooded.

And yet, it is beautiful.... The setting sun catches on the roiling water and gilds it; the contrast of green against the silken silver is breath-taking. It is a photographer's dream, with all its power and varying colors and settings....

This is God's artwork, what does it say about the artist?