![]() It is a place of joy, celebration and beauty. Why else would heaven be described as a feast and a wedding. That is the God we love and why we love him. The God we worship is a God of extravagant love, extravagant beauty and extravagant community. Gold streets were not created by God because of mere utility. God is Extravagant, not UtilitarianĬreativity will always flourish because it flows from God’s character. This passion will always be part of who we are, but in heaven we won’t have the drain of anxiety, guilt, shame, or other frustrations. We were made in God’s image, and given a desire to create, communicate, and to share new ideas in new ways with our peers and God. We will never stop coming up with new ways to express ourselves and share our creativity with others – whether it is in the context of worship or the context of work. It’s somewhere out there, and everyone can feel itĪnd when it arrives the whole world’s gonna hear it Here is a sample of the lyrics from that song:Īnd why does it bring us together like thisĪnd it keeps us singing song after song after song… It captures this eternal longing of creatives to keep trying to write a new song that fully expresses the gospel in a way we haven’t yet captured. When I was a pastor in New York, our Young Life leader shared a song with me by Chris Rice called, “The Best Song Ever”. We will never stop singing “a new song”, as King David always strived to do. If you are struggling with your calling right now, I encourage you to take our free masterclass on The Artists Calling. We will be immeasurably more free to pursue our passions and glorify God in the process. In heaven we will not have to worry about the thorns and the weeds, or even the wolves pretending to be sheep. On the contrary, living in a fallen world is a constant reminder for us to long for heaven. This isn’t a reason to doubt your calling. People in many different professions will never fully see their dreams realized. The problem is we live in a fallen world. Artist often think that if God gave you this passion and inspiration, he would provide a way for it to happen in this life. The temptation is to question something about your calling. This may be true whether you are wildly successful and have grand dreams that require millions of dollars to produce, or if you are poor and have very few resources. Is there art in heaven? Absolutely! Your Calling Beyond the Graveĭo you question your calling when you have a vision or idea but lack something critical to get it to fruition? Your frustrations may stem from the lack of opportunity, resources or support for a project you are deeply passionate about. I remember hearing John Piper make the great point that in heaven evangelism will cease, missions will cease and apologetics will cease, but worship will never cease. Much of what we take for granted as normal in this world will not be needed in heaven. For instance – missionaries and evangelists will need to find other ways to use their gifts. This will not be true for all professions. Artists will be able to continue the work they loved here on earth. It will be inspiring, empowering and a breath of fresh air that will last for eternity. Is there art in heaven? A curious question with serious implications. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Is There Art in Heaven?
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