Mom Heart Moments #29

The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.

PEOPLE HAVE OFTEN ASKED ME why I put so much emphasis on beauty —art, candles, beautiful music, a cup of tea, cinnamon rolls, great stories and books, and celebrating life —as I live, write, and teach. It seems there are so many “more important” things to focus on. I keep beauty primary because I wish to bring the reality of God and His life into my home in the most tangible way.

What did Jesus do? He gently touched human hands and feet, He told epic stories through prophets and in His sermons, He ate and celebrated among His own disciples. He comforted the sad, healed the brokenhearted, and inspired the vigorous young men sharing daily life with Him to continue living for a Kingdom that would never end. He modeled, through His every waking hour, the vast love, compassion, holiness, beauty, and servant leadership that expressed the very heart of God.

Jesus is not just a thought to be understood or a verse to be memorized, but a living, breathing, vibrant, loving, personal God who lives and moves among us right in our homes each day.

Young adults are confronted more than ever today with postmodern values. Almost every movie, television show, and book will inevitably turn to a focus on immorality, infidelity, and impurity. Our children are bombarded with it at every turn. There are fewer and fewer models that we can point to in order to say, “Follow this pattern of leadership, of sacrifice, of holiness.” This is why our homes must become a true and vibrant picture of the living God, of the marvelous depth and beauty of Jesus.

If Jesus is the “exact representation” of the Father, what does that tell you about God? What qualities do you see in Jesus that are most important to you?