He had put his best efforts into this latest work of art. Truly, it was his crowning acheivement. The symmetry, the elegance of its design, the sheer beauty of it. He wondered what his father would say. In spite of his age, he wanted nothing but his father’s approval.
As pleasing as it was in appearance, it’s design was very…unusual. It was, in fact, quite daring. Actually, shocking would be more accurate. He wanted to do his very best for his father. He would even risk his disapproval, yes, even that, if what he had made would please his father.
The cost, well- the cost had been staggering. In fact, he had put his entire inheritance at risk, had incurred a debt so heavy that even he wondered if he could pay it off.
A slight touch here, a subtle change in color blending there. He analyzed the structural details one more time, making careful adjustments, building in even more grace and balance.
He was nearing completion, finally satisfied with his work. Hearing a slight rustle behind him, he rose from his knees, squatting on his heels, not able to tear his attention from the completed work, but wondering, wondering what his father would say.
“Son, you have done so well!”, his father began,”far beyond what anyone expected!”
“Thanks, Dad. I just wanted to make you happy,” he replied without turning around.
“And so I am, but the cost, it is so high!
“Dad, I know the cost. Yes, it is high,” he agreed.
“Son, I can hardly bear to think of you paying such a price, just to please me. It could cost you everything!” His father’s voice, sorrowful, yet full of love… and pride in his son.
“Yes, Dad, I know. I choose to finish this, because I love you and because we love this.”
Then, in one quick movement, he stretched over his work….
and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being. Genesis 2:7 NIV.
When Jesus created you, when He created the first human, He knew full well what it would cost Him, not only His life, but separation from His Father! And yet He made you anyway.
this is really very touching. I didn’t expect it to be the creation story from Jesus’s point of view. inspiring.
A simple understanding How God Love us…
indeed..