It is said that beauty in form is derived from the meniscus of a water droplet. The smooth perfectly accelerating curvature of the surface is subconsciously the standard of how we discern which shapes are pleasing to the eye. What gives the droplet that slippery sensual shape is just the right amount of surface tension. Too much and it loses its sleek proportions…too little and it breaks apart into fragmented particles. Thus the right amount of tension is paramount to its structural beauty, as is true in many other facets (illustrations, music, etc.)
Conceptually it is in perfect harmony with the majesty and mystery of God, who delivered us from sin and death through the sacrifice and blood of his Son. Our sin is returned by His grace, His death gives us new life. As Christians, our lives are inherently required to embrace tension. “…Be as shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves.” (Matthew 10:16) “But many who are first will be last, and many who are last will be first.” (Matthew 19:30) During imprisonment, Paul did not ask the Lord for deliverance, but instead he prayed “that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.” (Ephesians 6:19-20)
Although our hearts are fragile and human,we cannot allow our lives to exist solely for the fulfillment of our personal joy, So let us welcome and embrace the tension God has called into our lives, let us strive for a balance of joy and servitude, and allow Him to transform our taut lives into the beautiful creation that comes only from his majestic and miraculous hand.
