#faithstuff

'King Jesus' by Nikos Politis -> watch the Animatic <- my Youtube

as i listened to this song, i didn't receive the normal kinds of scenes that i see when planning a project. instead i saw flashes of Jesus' face in various situations and the things He has done. and i felt lead to use the work i've already completed to make this animatic, as even on their own, each piece was made in worship to Him.

"But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the One who is truly righteous. He Himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins- and not only our sins but the sins of all the world." -1 John 2:1-2

“Neither shalt thou bring an abomination into thine house, lest thou be a cursed thing like it: but thou shalt utterly detest it, and thou shalt utterly abhor it; for it is a cursed thing.” Deut 7:26

watch the animatic <- my Youtube

Don't place your faith in the people of this world or man-made systems. all these things are flimsy and corrupt; they will fall apart. when leadership is vile and lands are at war, the only place of safety is in the Lord Jesus Christ.

His is the only One who truly loves us, watching and protecting in times of great trouble (when we feel it will never end). it's only through Him that we are saved. He saw we were on a doomed path and said: 'No, take Me in their place.'

He died for our sins and rose again on the third day, as proof that His payment of our debt is true. it is a free gift of eternal life to those who believe in Him, by the payment of our debt we couldn't pay. please humble yourself and turn to God while there's still time, before you are separated from Him forever.

"The Lord isn't really being slow about His promise (of returning), as some people think. No, He is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent." -2 Peter 3:9

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ANIMATIC: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fHaCFC3Qp-WvFQVZGETKM_-18q68nSzs/view?usp=drive_link

i used to keep up with the MCU, and the most impactful scene to me was the origin of this music. near the end of "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014), the protagonists are trapped on a crashing spacecraft. the tree character, Groot, realizes they're all going to die and decides to grow into a cocoon around them. despite knowing he isn't going to survive, he willingly gives his life to protect his family. the beauty of his musical theme (which is so different from any other character) and the nature of his sacrifice has always felt intrinsically Christian.

Jesus, the Son of God, is our Tree of Life. without Him we are headed toward destruction; our roots are rotting and our spirits are dead. but He knew this and loved us so much He willingly gave His life to save us from our eternal death. Christ's death saved us from death, and His resurrection brings us to life too! we are made whole by receiving His Holy Spirit; an everlasting seal of adoption. it's only by connecting to the true Vine that we will thrive eternally.

Watercolour- Pendulum ANIMATIC: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AKGcvFajVY96H6O5sGbCTZjGirxobYKB/view?usp=drive_link

FEED THE FIRE "Then what looked like flames of fire appeared and settled on each of them. And everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit." -Acts 2:3-4 "'Does not My Word burn like fire?' says the LORD." -Jeremiah 23:29

BREAK YOUR VISION "'The Lord Jesus.. has sent me so you might regain your sight and be filled with the Holy Spirit.' Instantly something like scales fell from Saul's eyes, and he regained his sight." -Acts 9:17-18

THROW YOUR FISTS UP "For I am not ashamed of the Good News of Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes- the Jews first and also the Gentiles." -Romans 1:16

"But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint." -Isaiah 40:31

(alternate music only video)

i struggle recreating the beauty the Holy Spirit shows me musically, with the limitations of my art. He always surprises me though, and i'm humbled at how lovely it turns out, despite me. but even so, nothing can compare.. nothing can convey the beauty of the Lord.

the most beautiful Being in the universe, our Creator, came down to be one of us and shed His blood for us. He knew we couldn't pay our sin debt ourselves, and He loved us so much He became the payment in our place. but death couldn't defeat Him and He rose on the third day.

it's only through faith in Jesus Christ and His blood that we're set free. He promises eternal life to all who believe in Him, and He's coming very soon to take us home. He is the only one worthy of praise; the only one Just and Loving and True enough to trust your life with. He will never betray you or abandon you. He has loved you unto the ends of the earth. don't wait to accept Him, time is almost up! ✝🕊

"And this is the way to have eternal life- to know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one You sent to earth. I brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do. Now, Father, bring Me into the glory We shared before the world began." (John 17:3-5)

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