We have been studying the Attributes of God at the His Holy Name Challenge.....this one is late, I have found it hard to do a card for 'Redeemer'....
I do love this attribute of God...we have been 'bought with a price' and that set me thinking about the price that was paid - you know, it never ceases to amaze me that there is nothing we can do to earn this redemption....with today's lifestyle being so 'disposable' and 'instant' there is no quick fix for our redemption....no amount of money could afford us even one drop of the blood that was shed for our salvation!!!
I have used keys on this card to symblose Jesus going down into Hell and taking the keys of Death, this is no 'baby in a manger', the picture that people often have when they think of Jesus.....this is our Redeemer, Jesus - God's son! He took CAPTIVITY CAPTIVE, this is represented by the padlock and the key! What a picture that paints for me....Jesus to the rescue....what a relief...the Word tells us that the devil has come to kill, steal and destroy...but Jesus came to destroy the works of the enemy!! Perhaps in the pursuit of Super heroes, we need to get back to fundamental truths...need a hero...
'Our Redeemer...Jehovah of Hosts is HIS name
The HOLY ONE of Israel!' Isaiah 47:4
It only gets better from here...I have read the book and know how it ends!! Why do I share this - it is all part of the process of doing this challenge for me...we study the attribute first, reflecting and then illustrating, putting it on paper, bringing some structure to our thoughts! Thank you for looking and I appreciate your comments, they bless me and encourage me!
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Tue, May 12, 2009 @ 6:38 AM
Linda, I can see that so much thought and care went into this lovely card. I have found myself lost in study for the HHN challenge too, and have tons of notes on paper, but no card yet. I think that is what it is about too. Thank you for the beautiful and true words that speak of God's love for the lost. We are truley redeemed. Love you.
------------------------------ Pat Smethers "The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden." Isaiah 58:11
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Tue, May 12, 2009 @ 7:22 AM
Our Redeemer lives ... and I love how you've represented that attribute on your beautiful card. So much symbolism. The piercing, the keys...this is awesome! Thanks for sharing and thanks for playing along with Divine Design too!
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Tue, May 12, 2009 @ 7:44 AM
Wow, Linda, I really like your card for Redeemer. You have used such good symbolism and very artistic. I love looking at your work. Thank you too for sharing what you're learning from the study. Reading your thoughts is like doing the study once again. blessings, shelia
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Tue, May 12, 2009 @ 10:00 AM
Linda, this is so thought provoking - I love the symbolism and thanks for sharing your thoughts. It's so much more meaningful for me when I read the thought process that went into your work of art - and what a meaningful card you have... every time you will look at it you will be reminded of your study!
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Tue, May 12, 2009 @ 12:33 PM
Wonderful design on this Linda - the keys are super - and the colors illustrate your feelings with this verse and attribute - thank you for the spiritual reflection - you just made my workday better by bringing my focus to our redeemer!
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Tue, May 12, 2009 @ 1:46 PM
Well, Linda, talk about me being a natural, I think this card is a perfect example of how natural it is for you to come up with thought provoking creations and how much of yourself and your beliefs you put into them also. It really is amazing. This is a beautiful representation of your message. Bless you Linda! TFS!
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Tue, May 12, 2009 @ 2:24 PM
Linda that is beautiful - and I love to read your thoughts as to how and why you construct your reflection on the word/attribute that we are currently studying. What discipline to wait until you have done your work before looking at others!! Blessings. Thanks for sharing. :-)
Registered: March 1, 2009 Location: SW Minnesota Posts: 2280
Tue, May 12, 2009 @ 4:13 PM
Great visual and great thoughts. I really appreciate what you've shared with us. Your card is beautiful. I've been wrestling with the Redeemer theme as well but it makes us stretch and look deeper, doesn't it!