The Face of Jesus

The gentleman who drew this is Joe Castillo. 
He went to Asbury Theological Seminary. He did this during a chapel service.  It was fascinating - he told the Gospel story - each part of Jesus' life – and he was drawing the story as he told the story.  We didn't realize until the end what the entire picture was. A rare talent!!!

The rolled away stone of the empty tomb corresponds nicely to where the ear would be, and the stars in the eyes provide a sense of scale for the Star of Bethlehem, which is tucked into the shadow of the nose. I think my favorite touch is using the Sea of Galilee and its mountain backdrop for the right eyebrow.  

Here’s a key to the events depicted, along with each corresponding Bible verse (which I verified separately). I found the information on this tribute site .

Mr. Castillo is known principally as a sand artist. The term conjures up visions of large sculptures at a beach, but what Mr. Castillo does is very different: using his hands, he draws pictures in sand spread on a light table. The images are projected on a screen for the audience. Sound intriguing? You might want to check out some video clips of Joe Castillo creating sand story art.

What do you think? Has Joe Castillo crafted something special? Does The Face of Christ speak to you on an artistic or spiritual level? Hope you’ll leave a comment.

 

The 'longer' you look at this picture, the 'more' you see. Look at the lines the artist used to draw this picture of Christ...  It is of scenes from Christ's life. I have not seen anything like  this

Prayer of Healing by Samuel Singh

Heavenly Father, You are my creator, the great healer and cure for all human woes. You knew me before I was formed in the womb and you watch over me all the days of my life, everything that I am is because of You. As my Lord and Creator, I seek Your healing touch.

You are the only need that I have in my life. You heal Your servants when they call upon Your mightly name. Like the leper that was cleansed by Your Son by his plea, "Lord, have pity on me a sinner." I ask in my own fragile and imperfect way through Your Son Jesus, my Lord and Saviour, take away all the ailments that assault my body if it is Your will. My faith in You and Your son is all the help and assurance I need to comfort me in my life. I know that the closer I am to You, the more the Devil will tempt me, give me strength to withstand his assaults. Your mercy and love for me, a wayward child is more than I deserve. Yet Father, hear my plea to you and grant my request.

Father, I worship you each day with a grateful heart for all that You have done for me. You are ever my keeper even when I stray from your flock like a wayward sheep, you search for me like the Good Shepherd that you are.

I kneel before you Father not only for myself but for others, I also ask you to give me the strength to pray for others who need it. There are many in the world this day who have yet to hear Your call, I ask you to touch thier hearts. If they are in need of Your healing touch show them that with faith in You anything is possible. I pray for those who need Your touch to dry their tears, to heal their illnesses, curse diseases, strengthen all injuries back to wholesomeness. I pray for those who are in pain, lighten their load Father, show them that you are God. I pray for all those who are getting older and with age comes pain, confusion, pain and forgetfullness, weariness. They have seen loved ones go before them, stay with them them like a Father with a child once again my Lord. I pray for those who are about to undergo surgery. You know the reason why dear Lord, I ask that Your presence be with the doctors and those who perform the surgery.

Heal my heart Lord, give strength and healing to those who have thier faith in You. Jesus, my Saviour, Brother and friend, take these words from my lips and from my heart and hear them, listen to all my unspoken prayers as I call to You, I place my faith in You.

Great Father and Physician, I ask once again for Your healing, the healing of the body, peace of mind and wholeness of spirit that only You can bring. Take my frailities and illness, my prayers for those who need Your healing and give us individually as Your children the courage and faith to trust in Your everlasting and divine generosity and friendship. Thank you keeping me as an instrument of Yours. Thank you for hearing this prayer of healing. Heavenly Father, all these petitions I ask in the name of Your Son and our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Amen.