I've been working in the garden for several months now, ever since I started an auction for a friend who fell and got into a comma. My table is messy with all sorts of things!
On the right, there's a pile of cloth I've been making into purses. I used to embroider them myself, but I've found someone to do it so I can sell it at our shops, papemelroti. Some if the cloth, I plan to make into tassel earrings.
"Only Luke is with me."
2 Timothy 4:11
Today, October 18, is the Feast Day of Saint Luke the Evangelist. He is known as the patron saint of artists, physicians, bachelors, surgeons, students and butchers. In Christian tradition, Saint Luke is known to be the first icon painter, having painted the Madonna and child several times. The well known Black Madonna of Częstochowa is believed to be his work. I happily discovered today that he illustrated a gospel book with miniature paintings! It's amazing to know that we who paint in our Bibles follow in the tradition of Saint Luke!
I love reading about the saints. We can discover how ordinary men and women place their God-given gifts, their time, their resources, their voices, at the feet of Jesus, offer their lives to God, and discover their purpose. The saints come in different sizes, colors, temperaments, and professions, but they all point to Jesus.
Saint Luke was not a Jew, but when he discovered the Savior, he decided to know as much as he could about Him. He interviewed Mary and wrote the most beautiful account about her in the Gospels. He was Paul's companion several times as Saint Luke mentions in the Book of Acts which he also wrote. I am sure he tried to learn as much as he could from Saint Paul and others as well. We find 6 miracles and 18 parables in his gospel not found in the others.
Luke is mentioned in Paul's letter to Philemon, where Paul calls him "my fellow worker". And after Paul is deserted by everyone else in his final imprisonment, only Saint Luke remains with him. Do we get to know Jesus with all the resources available to us today? We may not be able to interview Mary or Saint Paul, but we can prayerfully read the gospels. We can listen to people who study God's word and learn their insights. We can sit at Jesus' feet and listen to Him. He may not speak clearly at first but if we persevere, God will surprise us. After all He said if we knock, He will open the door. Like Saint Luke, let us open our hearts to discover all that God has in store for us! How exciting it is to wake up every morning to God's marvelous love and generosity!
Joining the lovely Julia Dunnit for a
peek at desks and projects!
I find a lot of inspiration
visiting my friends here:
Mondays @ Soul Survival
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Small Wonders, Testimony Tuesday, Titus 2 Tuesdays,
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Blessings!
Patsy
Hi Patsy, that's a gorgeous selection of fabric and your bible journaling is inspiring too. Happy belated WOYWW Sarah #24
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, Patsy. Thanks so much for sharing from your heart and letting us enjoy your artist talents. God bless you always.
ReplyDeleteKaren
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