An Upside Down World

by Hazel Holland

Title

An Upside Down World

Artist

Hazel Holland

Medium

Painting - Pastel

Description

As I thought about drawing a new picture for my grandson, I wanted it to be something that would bring him joy and make him laugh. The idea of having him look through his legs while standing in a puddle of water seemed like a fun thing to draw... until my world began to turn upside down as I tried to draw his reflection in the water!

As I looked at this picture I was reminded of another scene where Jesus' followers were accused of turning the world upside down. I wondered what they were saying about the gospel that so disturbed the townspeople that they complained to the city authorities?

Throughout the Bible and human history we are made aware of the strained and broken relationships that are the result of the clash between the dominant culture of the day and the spiritual kingdom that Jesus came to establish. Could it be that in a world where the "haves" write the rules for the "have-nots", the gospel brings hope to the "have-nots", but threatens to upset the comfort zones of the "haves"?

The Good News is preached to the poor, but the rich are sent away empty. Those who have broken hearts are comforted, but the proud and arrogant remain heartless. Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are filled, but the self-righteous are too full of themselves. God's kingdom proclaims freedom to the captives so that the blind see, but those who see continue to be blind.

The radical gospel calls us to love one another, including our enemies, as Jesus loved us and gave Himself for us. This spiritual kingdom that Jesus came to establish in our hearts is a kingdom of righteousness, peace and joy.

I hope you will allow His love to flow through your heart to others today so that their world will be turned upside down, too.♥

* Top Finisher in "ABC Group...U is for Upside Down" contest 9/27/15
* Top Finisher in "This is My Best digital Art" contest 5/8/16
* Top Finisher "Bring on the Funny" contest 10/20/16
* Top Finisher in "Funny" contest 12/13/16
* Won 1st place in "All media contest- Comics theme" contest 2/22/17

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March 27th, 2013

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