This transformation reminds me of what I look forward to by faith. I John 3:2-3 says, "Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we WILL be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure."
Don't you LOVE it? No eye has seen, ear heard, or mind comprehended what we who have put our trust in Jesus Christ will become when we see Jesus! And this hope, this faith motivates me toward purity of life, heart and mind.....until faith turns to sight!
And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight,
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
The clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
Even so, it is well with my soul.
(From It Is Well With My Soul)
I love your tree! Also love the application to a time in the future when our faith will become sight--Even so come, Lord Jesus!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donna. I'm pleased with the way it turned out (I wasn't sure the last time I saw it - flat, green, etc.)
ReplyDeleteHello dear Rebecca,love your beautiful tree. You are so right about the transformation process....to be like Jesus is my greatest desire....I am currently in the firing stage...he is watching me and waiting at the door until I am just right(in his eyes only) to take me out and then I too may shine with his beauty. Made from ashes.....and brokenness to complete the work in me he started.....I spent a while here and read your sidebars etc. I just want you to know I have been very blessed....thank you so much for sharing such uplifting and encouraging words.....blessings...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tree! I love the white!
ReplyDeleteWere you able to find a Mary for your Nativity Scene?
Great Bible verse! Great analogy!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and prayers.
All the best,
Eileen
Well, now that you've accomplish this beautiful tree, when do you make a porcelin doll? Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteYour tree is very lovely sweetie.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful tree Rebecca. I would love to have it. I collect Christmas trees too. Many I have found at thrift shops.
ReplyDeleteI would love to see this lit up. I can see your inspiration through the tree. It is lovely!
Love Di
Rebecca, we sure do like a lot of the same hymns. It is Well With My Soul is another favorite of mine! Did you ever hear Joni Earickson Tada sing it? Talk about perspective!
ReplyDeleteYour tree is lovely. What a great analogy!
Oh your tree turned out beautifully, and I love your encouragement about our future...one day I know we will meet my friend...:-) Hugs
ReplyDeleteJacquelyn, I don't think I've heard J.E.T. sing it....but I know I would be "moved" by it! Especially THIS verse of hope of new body & seeing the Savior!
ReplyDeleteBernie, Thank you for your compliment about the tree. It's really good to know that so many of my blogging friends will join me THAT day. First we'll be awed & occupied with Jesus but I think there'll be some time to see each other, too!
ReplyDeleteDiana, I collect Christmas trees, too! (Not as many or fancy as some have, but simple ones - ones I find at thrift stores, etc.) I'm glad you like this one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet tree! I can't wait for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThanks, F4F! Good to see you here.
ReplyDeletePretty tree..elegant..and simple. Ceramics is fun. ~ In answer to your Q. on my blog...it is 10 mi. to Wendys no matter which road I wander on. I take my time going, then fly back. :) Frank is use to it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finished project! I hope to be the same when my Savior calls me home....not a tree, but beautifully transformed!!
ReplyDeleteSo thankful that my limited imagination doesn't hold a candle to what I'm truly going to "realize" one day.
ReplyDeletepeace~elaine
And not only that, Rebecca...but you also have me thinking that it was the fire which made refined your work and made it so beautiful...just as our souls are perfected as we past through firey trials...everything is perfectly planned by the Master!!! Isn't it wonderful??
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas tree is simply gorgeous, and your words so inspiring...pointing me to that wonderful day!!!! And I am reminded of our joyful anticipation...and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your beautiful words today!!! ~Janine XO
Your tree is beautiful Rebecca, but I had faith and knew it would be. I use to help my son-in-law make pottery...his kiln was in our garage...pieces would come out looking nothing like they went in!
ReplyDeleteJanine, your words encourage ME!
ReplyDeleteWanda, your past experience provided foundation for your faith. That's a lesson, too! Our faith in God grows stronger through experiencing God throughout our past.
Rebecca...the tree looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift and how talented you are dear friend ;-)
maria