The other day for class, our professor decided to take us to the campus art museum to look at the religious art currently on display. I found it fascinating to see how different religious scenes were displayed. For example, there was a picture of Mary's annunciation, and Mary was depicted as this woman in white standing in an English garden. It was a beautiful painting from the Victorian period, and yet not how I had ever pictured the event. There were many pictures depicting the miracles Christ performed, and also his crucifixion. I loved the painting of Christ healing at the Well of Bethesda. For me, this painting embodies a lot of how I view Christ.
It demonstrates his divinity, while showing his mercy. Christ is so kind as he looks down at this poor individual. He has so much compassion for what the person is feeling. He does not judge, but offers help. He is reaching out his hand, and it is up to the person (and also us) to accept his offer. We must accept his offer to help. This painting is such a comforting painting. I do know that Christ is my Savior. I know that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is his church restored to the Earth. Simply typing it fills me with a peace and joy.
