The artistry of Networking for the Kingdom

I am fascinated by the artwork of snow artist Simon Beck.  He tramps in the snow for miles, making patterns that are visible from the air.  His art takes hours to produce.  It disappears with the next snow fall.  You can see them here: http://www.viralnova.com/simon-beck-snow-art/


There is another artist that does this on the beach: Andres Amador.  He rakes the sand on the beach during low tide, creating patterns that are washed away when the tide comes in.  You can view his work here: http://www.andresamadorarts.com/


These men both have sites on Facebook and you can like their pages there.


I do much in the area of ministry networks and sometimes, I feel like an artist of low tide.  The artworks are grand, beautiful, complex, Godly, intrinsic, Kingdom minded.  It's almost like the artistry of the heavens and I can feel the pleasure of God in my workings.  


The artwork is beautiful and symmetrical from God's perspective.  The word "fragrant" comes to mind, because it truly is an offering. 


It takes a heavenly perspective to see the artistry and not everyone in ministry or who works for a church has this heavenly, kingdom perspective.  Many lay people who have this kingdom perspective have it smashed by their pastors.   The tide just came in and the artwork is wash away.   


Because this "tide" is usually an attack on the artist: "She doesn't work for a church."  "Our church is doing way more important things than drawing the sand."  "She is a woman.  God directs thru men."


The tide comes in and I start again.