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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Wed, May 13, 2009 @ 8:30 PM
Oh Linda... this one tugs at my heart! You have not only done a beautiful job... but your keys and symbolism... and your sharing of your study is so touching... I hope it touches many sistah! Thanks for sharing this so freely! I'm behind on blog hopping... but I'll get there soon! I've been slammed lately with extra stuff... ykwIm? LYMI!
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Linda, I always look forward to seeing your cards posted and reading your reflections on the study that brought you to your design. You are a blessing to me through your words and cards.
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