Nov 7 – Fresco of Christ

The fresco, or painting of Christ, was a little known piece of art by a minor Spanish artist. But now that it has been ruined by a botched restoration attempt it has become a global icon almost overnight. The truth is that nobody really knows what Christ looked like when he walked on this earth. So the destruction of a minor piece of art is of not great importance. But what is important and far more serious is the misrepresentation of Jesus that is widespread today. For example, some say He’s is not God, but just a good teacher. Some even attack His character and His morals, suggesting that He was having an affair with Mary Magdalene. This is sad. Jesus is the eternal One, the only son of God, and born of a virgin. By His death on Calvary’s cross, He became the Savior of the world, the only Savior: He said,” I am the way and the truth and the life, no one comes to the Father except through me.”