Check out this lovely portrait of Jesus that I purchased in Mexico for 133 pesos, or roughly $10 bucks. If you weren't aware, I consider Jesus Christ my spiritual Master, Teacher, and Guide these days. I've also started collecting divinely-inspired art. This image, which I often call "Cosmic Jesus," measures 36" x 24" and looks quite beautiful on my office wall, I think. It sparkles. Literally. The image has accents of gold and silver glitter that shine in the daylight and add a real texture and depth (and even a kind of endearing tackiness...) to the piece.

For me, this image portrays Jesus Christ as a living and loving spirit, the Shepherd and Lord of our Universe. Many illustrations of Christ dwell on the cross, the crucifixion, and the cruel treatment that Jesus experienced in the flesh. While the death of the human Jesus carries many important meanings, we should not lose sight of this triumphant, living, spiritual, creative, and COSMIC JESUS who eternally works to demonstrate the creative, personal, and merciful will of God. I personally believe Christ surrendered his earthly body on the cross to prove a point: chiefly, that THERE IS NO DEATH FOR KINGDOM-BELIVERS, and that the path of worship and forgiveness leads to a creative and eternal destiny of loving service. God gathers all living and loving spirits to Him. Faith, a belief in the presence of God in our lives, leads to an experience of the universe as a domain capable of sustaining and uplifting self-aware spirits and God-conscious creatures.

When I look at this painting, it shouts, "Look up, see the greater universe!" Jesus is watching over us, here and now, and we can depend on Him to guide us into glory -- for we are the children of God. We have an eternal place and purpose in this divine universe. We have a fragment of God dwelling within our minds even now. Just look within. If you sincerely seek, then you shall find the Truth. And if you're willing to accept the truth, then the truth will set you free.

May you discover many blessings on your path,
~Justin