Yesterday we were encouraged to spend some time reflecting on this painting of the Trinity. It is by the Russian artist Andrei Rublev and is dated to the 15th century. It is based on the story of Genesis 18 when Abraham is visited by 3 angelic strangers. This was interpreted by Rublev to be a visitation of the Trinity. It envisions the community of Father, Son and Holy Spirit to be one of peace, unity, mutual love and humility. Yesterday, as we reflected on the nature of God’s relationship within the Trinity, we were nudged to remember that in Christ, we are invited into that relationship with God.
This is a little poem I wrote during that reflection. Think of it as God’s invitation to a life with Him around the table of relationship.
Beautiful, Good
Together as one
Joy, love, power
Dances between You
Considering, deciding
Your gaze outward
Creating, redeeming
Sacrifice without reserve
Calling, inviting
A familiar name whispered
Forgiven, loved
Welcomed to the Table
Broken, healed
Together as one
Joy, Love, Power
Dances between us.