Scripture
Isaiah 66:1-2 (ESV)
”Thus says the Lord: “Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool; what is the house that you would build for me, and what is the place of my rest? All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the Lord. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.“
AI Prompt
A wide-angle shot of the sun setting over a lush forest, in the style of impressionist painters. The image captures the beauty of the setting sun with a palette of vibrant colors, using impressionist techniques such as short, thick brushstrokes and emphasis on light and its changing qualities. The forest is portrayed with a blur of greens and earth tones, reflecting the impressionist style of capturing the essence rather than the precise details. The sun's rays and the colors of the sky are blended to create a dreamy, atmospheric effect, characteristic of impressionist art.
Process/Reflection
In this closing chapter of Isaiah, the Lord reminds his people of his preeminence over all things. These are the people who the Lord has restored from their exile--brought about because they turned to the worship of created things rather than the creator. And so the Lord reminds his people of who he is. He is not a local god who needs his people to build him a house. Not even the entire earth can contain him. And yet, he invites his people to know him through his word--spoken both through creation and through his prophets.