In December large parts of the world shift their focus to the Christmas holidays. And while to many it has become all about commerce and very little about Jesus’ birth, we should still seize the opportunity to remind people that, although not technically in December, Jesus did come to this earth to save lost humanity. His miraculous, humble incarnation as a fully human baby while still remaining fully God, growing up and living among us, His public ministry, death, and resurrection—all highlight the boundless and powerful reality of God’s deep love for each person. He truly is our Immanuel—God with us. – Jonathan Walter, ARt editor
“On the rocks and knolls about His home the eye of the Son of God often rested. . . . He saw the sun in the heavens, the moon and the stars fulfilling their mission. With the voice of singing He welcomed the morning light. He listened to the lark caroling forth music to its God, and joined His voice with the voice of praise and thanksgiving. ‘Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious. Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works . . .’ This psalm and portions of the sixty-eighth and seventy-second psalms were often sung by Christ.”—Ellen G. White, in Youth’s Instructor, Sept. 8, 1898.
How endearing it is to imagine Jesus as a child, unaware of His divinity as the Son of God, wandering the hills of his home, singing sweet psalms to His Father.
Art featured in the ARt section is curated by Jonathan Walter, assistant editor of the Adventist Review. Creative works showcased do not imply an endorsement of all works by featured artists. To submit any type of Adventist original art, please contact: [email protected]. Submission does not guarantee publication.
