The Public Square

Last week Judy and I had the joy of walking slowly through the Cleveland Museum of Art. We took in lunch, exhibitions of Medieval Armor, numerous paintings and even authentic Egyptian Sarcophagi. One of the highlights was the lovely Roman statuary. They were carefully lit from above and along side to reveal the subtelties of the artists work and accentuate the boldest details.

They reminded me of a story that I read about the artist Michael Angelo.  It is believed that one of his apprentices was troubled by the lack of bright light in the workshop. His latest creation wasn't seen as well as he thought it should be. Michael Angelo took him aside and said, "Don't be so concerned how your work is viewed in here, rest assured, it will be thoroughly tested and critiqued in the light of the public square!"

Hebrews 4:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from Gods sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must all give an account.