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The Message
"Not that I have already attained, or am
already perfected but I press on,
that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of
me."
Philippines 3:12
As
part of his confirmation process in the Presbyterian Church,
"Emerging Faith" artist
Benjamin Loveless, was asked to create a
“statement of faith” in any form of his choosing. Inspired by his belief that our faith journey is a process that is
constantly unfolding, Benjamin created a cross buried deep into
the stone. As our faith grows over time to reveal Christ’s love for
us, the cross emerges as the stone is cut away.
The sculpture represents
the imperfect nature of this process, revealing the struggle to know
and abide by God’s word. The “Emerging Faith” pieces were carefully
designed and created to replicate this important feature of the
sculpture. The imperfections of this cross represent all humanity.
The unique quality and craftsmanship is hand finished, as Christ has
handpicked His children to pursue His ways and not our own ways.
Therefore, we would have life through Him our rock, our hope, our
salvation. Our walk through Christ is never alone as we yield to
Him, He will perfect us in His glory and He will emerge through us.
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