Michelangelo once admitted, “Many believe—I believe—that I have been designated for this work by God.” Why did God include beauty, color, and form in his creation? Why does God bless some individuals with special skills in art and craftsmanship? Our snippet today speaks of a man named Bezalel, an artist few recognize by name. He was especially gifted in fine craftsmanship. Bezalel was commissioned to oversee the artistic workmanship of the tabernacle. His talents were well appreciated. We thank God for giving us a world of beauty and art, and praise him for the ability to appreciate it. Thank the Lord for bringing people into your life who provide you with the beauty of art. Truly, they are blessings we seldom recognize!
A word of wisdom for a sticky note:
“True works of art are but a shadow of the divine perfection!”
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni
Today my prayer includes . . .
thanks for this special blessing:
concern for this special person:
petition for this special problem:
A closing verse:
Yea, we know Thy love rejoices
O’er each work of Thine;
Thou didst ears and hands and voices
For Thy praise combine;
Craftsman’s art and music’s measure
For Thy pleasure didst design.
Francis Pott
from Hope for Each New Day by Reynold R. Kremer