I
love Ruth, she was also a strong woman. Think what it must have taken
for her to follow Naomi back. Her sister-in-law took the easy way,
back to the shelter of her family. She took the hard road. I think
she must have loved God so much that she didn't want to give him up.
She certainly had the grace of God on her for her steadfastness in
following Naomi. The
book of Ruth is a perfect example of God's impartiality. Although
Ruth belonged to a race often despised by Israel, she was blessed
because of her faithfulness. She became a great-grandmother of King
David and a direct ancestor of Jesus. I often wonder if she had a
sense of the role she had to play in mothering an ancestor of Christ.
The
lesson that Ruth gives us, is that our love for God if steadfast and
true will bring great blessings.
This
picture is a mono print where I inked a sheet of glass and laid a
sheet of paper on it and then draw. Lifting the paper off you get
the image on the other side with interesting textures. It is one of
my favourite mediums for drawing, as what you get is always a
surprise.
linked with Sunday Sketches
and On Your Heart Tuesdays
Sharon, this is a wonderful post and great piece of art. I love that you shared with us how you created it as well. Welcome! :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice and so great to meet you! The story of Ruth is a beautiful love story and the story of God's love for us as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, nice to meet you. Love your Ruth and the technique you used.. :)
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you through SS.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post, and story - love the technique you shared with us too!
Hi Sharon, I love painting the people in the Bible and the saints too! Also the Word of God, when we draw it, we will remember it more! patsy
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