The Focus

The cross is the central theme of all Scripture. When I say "the cross" I include also Christ's resurrection from the dead.
In Exodus 12 we see the work of Calvary depicted through the blood of the passover lamb on the door posts of the house. Isaiah 53 describes Christ's pain and punishment for our sins and transgressions.
There are many distractions in life, things that try to keep us from approaching the cross in the first place for our salvation, but even after we have come to the cross, it is difficult to keep our eyes glued on this object of love.
My latest work of art was created to depict our need for the focus on the cross and to show the infilling of God's Holy Spirit afterwards. The empty tomb depicts our death, burial and resurrection. This is where we receive power to live an overcoming lifestyle.
We must keep our eyes on the master. I pray this picture will help us do just that.