Finding God Through Art

Artist Makoto Fujimura shares how he came to understand the beauty he creates through art by understanding and accepting the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

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[raneanubis]

absolutely incredible. "I didn't know I became a Christian", I seriously love that, no religion, just raw encounter with Christ

[wildfood]

"Not as a self expression but as an offering".

[noobartist]

praying that more of our japanese friends find Christ and become a great nation under God.

[searchingforchester]

I get what he is saying... I can feel God's presence when I paint sometimes. Sometimes my brushstrokes are prayers and paint becomes tears staining the page.

[el__]

Wow, back when I was apostate, I think the Lord put it in my heart to pursue Art. Eventually, I grew spending so much time on it and it's been keeping me away from living into perdition. Overtime I pursued God telling how much I was sorry for turning my back on him, with tears in my eyes day after day and his sweet love came back to me and it's as if life has been breathed into me. He sent me a signs and even a miracle to show he was there for me. God is Great!

[LoriMorrisPaintings]

Your story is like water for my soul... I often feel very alone in my faith that Jesus has not only died for me but has led me to connect with Him through creativity. Of course being connected to Him in the midst of it is wonderful... but to try to explain it to others and share it with other humans feels lonely and misunderstood. But as I watch you talk about it, I am just incredibly happy for you and for me!

[SolaceRadioMeanderRadioNetwork]

Our faith is a journey to the one who created us. Such a beautiful testimony in this video. Blessings, Makoto, and may you see the Creator's hand in all of your life.

[andreawimer]

Thank you.i am a talented artist.put on a shelf because I felt it was not Godly but earthly.i will pick it back up as a career.nothing else I would rather do.

[courtneykirk]

I humbly thank you. Bless God, Christ, and you.

[StacyWalstam]

This is such a beautiful snapshot of humanity. It's beautiful and good when we are connected to the one who gives us life and breath. Mako, if you are reading this, please know I share your story and art with my classical Christian students every year. They are so inspired by you (and so am I). Thank you for your obedience to Christ!

[heartforbrains]

Beautiful. I nearly cried when you shared your encounter w/ The Lord. I am trying to implement my passion for Art with my passion for Jesus. Thank you kindly for your insight and your story. God bless you brother!

[gardenlover]

I saw this amazing man in a documentary about Mark Rothko. He spoke of Rothko's work in a way that was so beautiful, loving, and had a depth I do not experience very often. Amazing person.

[dorettaremy]

As a Christ follower, an ordained minister, and visual artist, you are such an inspiration to me! I will definitely be sharing your videos with others!

[heatherwombacher]

Thank you for the work you do Makoto! This video just made me weep tears of knowing. Blessings to you!

[parallelandthemeridian]

The most intentional art glorifies God the most! When we are most intentional in bringing glory to our Lord, we are getting busy with the things we are going to be doing in heaven.
Stay in Spirit (inspired) my friends:)

[RochelleRosenberg]

@Explore God this is a very amazing testimony of MAKUYO FUJIMURA...I am inspired to see that you share this story.. AS A PAINTER MYSELF I am also applying the faith in expression to art.. And Im grateful to find this kind of recommendation. I AM MUCH INSPIRED AND AM GOING TO PAINT MORE..

[jewishbride]

Jesus, God through calling Jesus speaking to the holy spirit, wow...all my most beautiful love, all my most deep felt truths and all my most touching sensitivity: it comes from him, Jesus!!! God you are beyond all I could ever expect, you are my greatest love, let me never forget. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, we carry you in our hearts and thoughts, amen!

[brendahines]

The poem just rips my heart and soul up in a very great way. Wow.

[michaelfujimoto]

Magnificent! Well-articulated truth that is eternally profound.

[Godseeker]

Wow! Beautiful and artistic testimony! Praise God