We pray that you will catch the same fever we have contracted. A fever that will not let you rest until you see our God glorified in and through the Arts. Together as ordinary people, we will find out what extraordinary things this remarkable God has in store for us as we enter the 21st Century. Let's go forth with boldness, knowing that a smiling, laughing Christ holds our hand and it is up to Him to accomplish the truly remarkable. The scenario is typical.
Tortured artist cuts off ear in fit of passion and depressive feelings of rejection.
Okay, perhaps the ear stuff is not that typical, but the artist in torment is a common, if not stereotypical, caricature. Who can relate to one who's inner life resembles a tornado of thoughts, ideas, insights, hopeful imaginings and despairing fears. Fellow artists, that's who. In this passage we have the first-ever mention of God giving someone a special filling of His Spirit. Such depth of thought and wisdom does not come easily.