And He Turned To The Woman, And Said Unto Simon, Seest Thou This Woman? I Entered Into Thine House, Thou Gavest Me No Water For Art

And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. Luke 7:44 (KJV)
And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head. Luke 7:44 (KJV)
Without words create a picture of mercy and faithfulness in the heavens based on this verse: “For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.” (Psalms 89:2, KJV)
Let it be shewn to all the nations that thou art with us, O Lord, and hast not turned thy face away from us; but as thou saidst that thou wouldst not forget them even in the land of their enemies, so do thou fulfil this saying, O Lord.3 Maccabees 6:15 (Brenton)
“And his servants came near, and spake unto him, and said, My father, if the prophet had bid thee do some great thing, wouldest thou not have done it? how much rather then, when he saith to thee, Wash, and be clean?” (2 Kings 5:13, KJV)
This day, though, I hiked another autumn wood. Eastern Europe ancient; overgrown. So thick the view was dark at just a few feet off the path. All red and yellow; orange and brown, a million trees, each one in blazing preparation for long, frozen winter. I cannot but recall my friend’s words, lasting long, though he did not, and the instant truth that follows. Looking upward at the fiery canopy, matched against the bright cerulean sky beyond, I embrace autumn! Winter surely comes one day, but spring beyond. I have a winter to prepare for, but it is not yet.
Southeast Asia. Modern day. Nearer to the city now, the bus thumps and bumps to a slower pace. Grinding gears mark spaces between dirty children, playing obliviously in the road. Neither village nor metropolis, outskirts have no identity: Just a blurry line of encroachment; a temporary half-life on the way to something more. Dust springs up from the tires of trucks headed both ways on the road. A little girl stands crying in a mud puddle; her brothers laughing from the sides. She has to learn rejection to participate in this brutal, belonging dance. A little life, and a little death for a product truly worthy of its name: a good woman is hard to find.
“Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.” (Psalms 46:2-5, KJV)
“Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.” (Psalms 46:2-5, KJV) Do not use any Temple or religious building. Create only the landscape
Luke 23:14 (KJV) 14 Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him:
At her Mother's house in Penang, Wing Sun's mother, a beautiful chinese woman in her 30s, is standing in her bedroom looking out the window at night. We see her from a quarter view inside the room. She is pensive and an air of tension fills the room as she remembers growing up in this house. Her hair is long and black, and she's wearing her housecoat. A lantern gives low light inside the room. It's raining outside.
“And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this roll that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness.” (Ezekiel 3:3, KJV)
Display verse “And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this (scroll) that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness.” (Ezekiel 3:3, KJV) In the form of reading the scroll.
“And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me. Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods. But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?” (2 Chronicles 2:3-6, KJV)
“For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.” (Psalms 89:2, KJV)
This day, though, I hiked another autumn wood. Eastern Europe ancient; overgrown. So thick the view was dark at just a few feet off the path. All red and yellow; orange and brown, a million trees, each one in blazing preparation for long, frozen winter. I cannot but recall my friend’s words, lasting long, though he did not, and the instant truth that follows. Looking upward at the fiery canopy, matched against the bright cerulean sky beyond, I embrace autumn! Winter surely comes one day, but spring beyond. I have a winter to prepare for, but it is not yet.
Display verse as meditation: “And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this (scroll) that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness.” (Ezekiel 3:3, KJV)
“And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me. Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods. But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?” (2 Chronicles 2:3-6, KJV)
“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” (Matthew 26:26-29, KJV) Use Matzo style bread
a watercolor painting of a woman's face
Display verse as meditation: “And he said unto me, Son of man, cause thy belly to eat, and fill thy bowels with this (scroll) that I give thee. Then did I eat it; and it was in my mouth as honey for sweetness.” (Ezekiel 3:3, KJV)
“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.” (Matthew 26:26-29, KJV)
A woman dressed in Great Depression era fashion, standing in a dimly lit, humble setting. She wears a modest, long-sleeved dress made of durable, slightly faded cotton or rayon, with a mid-calf hemline. The dress is a muted color like dusty blue, faded green, or soft brown, possibly with a subtle, small floral or geometric pattern. Her hair is styled simply, perhaps in soft waves or a practical updo, and she wears sturdy, low-heeled lace-up shoes. Her posture is resilient, reflecting the strength of the era. The background is simple and sparse, hinting at the economic hardship, perhaps an old wooden wall or a faded curtain. The overall feeling is one of quiet determination and dignified hardship Use Art Deco architecture or Art Deco interior in the background, but describe the fashion as faded, worn, and humble. Juxtapose the sleek, modern geometry of the setting with the practical, mended, and heavy wool textures of the clothing.
“Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.” (Psalms 89:1-2, KJV)
“Maschil of Ethan the Ezrahite. I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations. For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou establish in the very heavens.” (Psalms 89:1-2, KJV)
“Seemeth it but a small thing unto you, that the God of Israel hath separated you from the congregation of Israel, to bring you near to himself to do the service of the tabernacle of the LORD, and to stand before the congregation to minister unto them? And he hath brought thee near to him, and all thy brethren the sons of Levi with thee: and seek ye the priesthood also? For which cause both thou and all thy company are gathered together against the LORD: and what is Aaron, that ye murmur against him?” (Numbers 16:9-11, KJV)
“If a damsel that is a virgin be betrothed unto an husband, and a man find her in the city, and lie with her; Then ye shall bring them both out unto the gate of that city, and ye shall stone them with stones that they die; the damsel, because she cried not, being in the city; and the man, because he hath humbled his neighbour's wife: so thou shalt put away evil from among you.” (Deuteronomy 22:23-24, KJV)
“The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.” (Psalms 51:17, KJV)
Thou I walk through the valley shadow of death I shall fear no evil
And now, thou who hatest insolence; thou who dost abound in mercy; thou who art the protector of all things; appear quickly to those of the race of Israel, who are insulted by abhorred, lawless gentiles. (3 Maccabees 6:9 Brenton)
And now, thou who hatest insolence; thou who dost abound in mercy; thou who art the protector of all things; appear quickly to those of the race of Israel, who are insulted by abhorred, lawless gentiles. (3 Maccabees 6:9 Brenton)
a black and white photo of a woman
I will trust in him and not be afraid. For the Lord is my stronghold and my sure defense, * and he will be my Savior. Therefore you shall draw water with rejoicing * from the springs of salvation.
a black and white photo of a woman's face
a black and white photo of a woman's face
“Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?” (Job 41:5, KJV)
A surreal, double-exposure art piece. Inside, a detailed architectural interior of a temple with a table of "shewbread" and a glowing altar. Outside and overlapping, a vast, swirling nebula and "heaven of heavens" filled with stars and cosmic light, suggesting the infinite nature of God. The temple walls seem translucent, unable to contain the celestial glory. Ethereal, oil painting style, deep blues and glowing golds, inspired by Rembrandt’s lighting. “And Solomon sent to Huram the king of Tyre, saying, As thou didst deal with David my father, and didst send him cedars to build him an house to dwell therein, even so deal with me. Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. And the house which I build is great: for great is our God above all gods. But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?” (2 Chronicles 2:3-6, KJV)
Cinematic Nature Photography, Golden Hour Backlighting, Macro Details. A breathtaking, wide-angle landscape photograph of a sprawling, lush field completely carpeted in thick white and pink Dutch clover in full bloom, captured at the precise moment of sunrise. The Light: The sun is just cresting the horizon directly ahead, casting intensely warm, golden rays of light that backlight the scene. Every individual clover leaf and flower head is rim-lit, making them appear Almost translucent and glowing against the light. Long, dramatic shadows stretch toward the viewer. The Atmosphere & Texture: Heavy morning dew clings to every surface, creating thousands of tiny, sparkling droplets that catch the rising sun like jewels. Soft, low-lying ground mist weaves through the distant parts of the field and along an old wooden fenceline in the background, softening the horizon. The Composition: The focus is razor-sharp in the immediate foreground, showing the intricate textures of the wet leaves and petals, while the background dissolves into a warm, hazy, golden glow. The air feels cool and fresh.
Cinematic Nature Photography, Golden Hour Backlighting, Macro Details. A breathtaking, wide-angle landscape photograph of a sprawling, lush field completely carpeted in thick clover captured at the precise moment of sunrise. The Light: The sun is just cresting the horizon directly ahead, casting intensely warm, golden rays of light that backlight the scene. Every individual clover leaf and flower head is rim-lit, making them appear Almost translucent and glowing against the light. Long, dramatic shadows stretch toward the viewer. The Atmosphere & Texture: Heavy morning dew clings to every surface, creating thousands of tiny, sparkling droplets that catch the rising sun like jewels. Soft, low-lying ground mist weaves through the distant parts of the field and along an old wooden fenceline in the background, softening the horizon. The Composition: The focus is razor-sharp in the immediate foreground, showing the intricate textures of the wet leaves and petals, while the background dissolves into a warm, hazy, golden glow. The air feels cool and fresh.
Cinematic Nature Photography, Golden Hour Backlighting, Macro Details. A breathtaking, wide-angle landscape photograph of a sprawling, lush field completely carpeted in thick clover captured at the precise moment of sunrise. The Light: The sun is just cresting the horizon directly ahead, casting intensely warm, golden rays of light that backlight the scene. Every individual clover leaf and flower head is rim-lit, making them appear Almost translucent and glowing against the light. Long, dramatic shadows stretch toward the viewer. The Atmosphere & Texture: Heavy morning dew clings to every surface, creating thousands of tiny, sparkling droplets that catch the rising sun like jewels. Soft, low-lying ground mist weaves through the distant parts of the field and along an old wooden fenceline in the background, softening the horizon. The Composition: The focus is razor-sharp in the immediate foreground, showing the intricate textures of the wet leaves and petals, while the background dissolves into a warm, hazy, golden glow. The air feels cool and fresh.
Cinematic Nature Photography, Golden Hour Backlighting, Macro Details. A breathtaking, wide-angle landscape photograph of a sprawling, lush field completely carpeted in thick clover captured at the precise moment of sunrise. The Light: The sun is just cresting the horizon directly ahead, casting intensely warm, golden rays of light that backlight the scene. Every individual clover leaf and flower head is rim-lit, making them appear Almost translucent and glowing against the light. Long, dramatic shadows stretch toward the viewer. The Atmosphere & Texture: Heavy morning dew clings to every surface, creating thousands of tiny, sparkling droplets that catch the rising sun like jewels. Soft, low-lying ground mist weaves through the distant parts of the field and along an old wooden fenceline in the background, softening the horizon. The Composition: The focus is razor-sharp in the immediate foreground, showing the intricate textures of the wet leaves and petals, while the background dissolves into a warm, hazy, golden glow. The air feels cool and fresh.
Cinematic Nature Photography, Golden Hour Backlighting, Macro Details. A breathtaking, wide-angle landscape photograph of a sprawling, lush field completely carpeted in thick clover captured at the precise moment of sunrise. The Light: The sun is just cresting the horizon directly ahead, casting intensely warm, golden rays of light that backlight the scene. Every individual clover leaf and flower head is rim-lit, making them appear Almost translucent and glowing against the light. Long, dramatic shadows stretch toward the viewer. The Atmosphere & Texture: Heavy morning dew clings to every surface, creating thousands of tiny, sparkling droplets that catch the rising sun like jewels. Soft, low-lying ground mist weaves through the distant parts of the field and along an old wooden fenceline in the background, softening the horizon. The Composition: The focus is razor-sharp in the immediate foreground, showing the intricate textures of the wet leaves and petals, while the background dissolves into a warm, hazy, golden glow. The air feels cool and fresh.