A Picture Does
Say…
by Steve
Martin
“The purpose in a man's heart is like deep
water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.” (Proverbs 2-:5 ESV)
They say a picture tells
a thousand words. Well, “they” is right.
I posted this photo of
one corner of my home office on Facebook in February, 2014. Except for major
family events, such as births and weddings, which we have had a few lately, it
has gotten more “likes” and “shares” than any other photo I have placed on my
FB wall.
The home office
I can understand why.
People are looking for something good to believe in, to stand on, to support,
in their knowing that what they believe is what they should believe, no matter
what the surrounding culture says otherwise. Or is trying to push down their
throat and into their minds.
People still believe in
supporting Israel, the family, and the good things that God, our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ, has given to us to enjoy. Thus this photo touched the
hearts of people, and they responded.
You and others may
wonder, “What, where or why on earth did you get, and have, all that stuff?”
Well, let me tell you, so that the thousand words in the photo become a little
more understood.
If you take a little time (a good song title Amy Grant has
used) to look at it as best you can in print, here are some of the thousand
words you might read.
1.
The Jerusalem flag
draped over one of my office chairs - it has the Lion of the Tribe of Judah symbol
on it. It is the capital city of Israel, the Lord God of Israel’s eternal city,
Yerushalayim in Hebrew. We believe in THE Lion of Judah – Yeshua HaMashiach
(Jesus Christ) – the Messiah of both Jew and Gentile believers.
2.
The Israeli national
flag – the Star of David on a tallit (prayer shawl) – hanging in the window
over the other curtains (so as not to have the sun fade it). We stand on the
Scripture, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15
3.
Many clocks are sitting
on a shelf in the corner, while two are hung on the wall above. I have
collected them over time. (pun intended!) The largest clock has the All Nations
Church logo on it, which I had made while I was the Administrator there with
Mahesh and Bonnie Chavda (1987-2000).
We are to make wise use of our time, for
each one will give an account of how we spent the time we have been given here
on this planet. How are you spending your time? Are you storing up treasures in
heaven with it?
4.
The clock next to the
All Nations Church one has the face of David Ben Gurion, who declared Israel’s
independence as the Jewish nation in 1948 (though this Promised Land had been
given by God to the Jews since the time of Abraham. Roughly 5000 years ago.
Give or take an eternity.
5.
Abraham Lincoln’s
portrait is on the wall in front of my Love
For His People, Inc. office desk. Our American 16th President
stood for the freedom of all people, and fought to see it happen. He also
wanted to go to Israel before his death, but never made it.
6.
On the wooden oak, two
drawer lateral file cabinet under the Israel flag is a NASCAR #24 Jeff Gordon
lamp (south wall). On it sits a black hat I got at Masada in the Judean desert
in Israel in 2010. The lettering on the cap says, “Masada”. Both Jeff and the
Jews are winners.
7.
There are two shofars
just behind the lamp. Intertwined on purpose. They represent the One New Man –
Jew and Gentile coming together as the Bride of Yeshua, the Bride of Christ. Je
is coming back the second time to receive His bride the Father has been
preparing for Him. Soon and very soon.
8.
There is a laptop on
the desk to the right. I actually have three laptops – one for the ministry
work of Love For His People, one for my sole proprietorship small business
called Martin Lighthouse Services, and the other for our personal home items.
And all are loaded with photos, of course!
9.
On the right wall
(which faces west in our home) are several 8” x 10” framed photos of our family
over the years. Ones with our children (Josh, Ben, Hannah and Christen), our
families on both sides, and special events of all. The very top photo was taken over 36 years ago
(at the time of this writing) on Oct.7, 1997, when Laurie and I became man and
wife. Forever while here on earth.
10. Below the family photos and above Abe’s head is a very
large painting of a lighthouse out in the storm at night. Shining in the dark.
I have always appreciated the continuing work of lighthouses, as they symbolize
what we are to be in the nations. This particular painting is entitled “The
Watchman”. That is what we are to be also.
You may also see that it has 4” x 6”
pictures stuck in the frame on all four sides. I ran out of room on the office walls,
and being I like to utilize every inch of space that I can, where I can, they
ended up here. Just a few historical reminders of life moments.
11. Also on the wooden file cabinet, where the NASCAR lamp
resides, are Jewish books from Hebron, Judea, Israel where the Tomb of the Patriarchs
is. There is a great little gift shop there where I have bought several leather
bound Hebrew books – the Tanakh (Bible) and others. Along with the English
Bible, they sit on this lateral file cabinet.
12. Two chairs. Two desks. Two lamps. Whatever it takes, right??!!
In case you want to see more “thousands of words” in
photos, I have added the other three corners and walls of the room. You can see
those below.
Thanks for looking!
Now, what’s on your wall? (And more importantly, in
your heart?)
Steve Martin
Founder
Love For His People. Inc.
Love For His People, Inc. is a charitable, not-for-profit USA humanitarian organization started in 2010 to share the love of the Father in the nations.
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Ahava Love Letter #126 “A Picture Does Say…” Steve Martin
Date: In the year of our Lord 2014 (02.28.14) Friday at 3:33 am in Charlotte, NC).
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AMEN!
