Mediums

Romans 11:36

"For from Him and to Him and through Him are all things. To Him be the 

glory forever. Amen."

Art has a variety of mediums - from canvas to paper to marble to the abstract. These things are all used to convey a picture, idea, or statement. God brought to my attention that if “...from Him and through Him and to Him are all things...” (Romans 11:36), then everything is a medium for His glory.

We see His glory through His creation, through His people, and, though it is often harder to see, through the day-to-day things, interactions between people, and even in death and sin. “And we know that God causes all things [emphasis added] to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.” (Romans 8:28) These sufferings and agonies are for our good and His glory. No purpose of God’s can be thwarted. (Job 42:2)

Sometimes in a painting we see the agony and pain of a battlefield, but the overarching theme is the victory of a king. Yet the pain and agony in the painting was necessary to convey what the king went through and how great was his victory. This is a poor example, but one that may open our eyes to see the battle raging in this world - and our victorious King of Kings. He uses more than a canvas and oil to convey this glory; the entire world is His.

I am thankful for mediums, that all things are a medium for God’s glory. This is why there is such victory in Christ. He is not only over and above all things, but He is right here with you and in everything that happens. I cannot truly wrap my mind around that, but I know it for truth. Our God is an awesome God. To Him be the glory forever!

Look around you. In what do you see His glory? Keep looking!