Because beauty reminds us of the Beautiful One. When we see a cool painting or hear a moving symphony it points us to the author of all beauty. When I hear the theme from Jurassic Park I don’t simply think of John Williams’ talent, I think of God.
Because God has commanded us to use our gifts and talents. We’re not to bury our talent in the ground. Whatever our hand finds to do, we’re to do it with all our heart as unto the Lord.
Because when we use our gifts, it reminds us of the Giver of every good and perfect gift. Paul reminded the Corinthians that all they had had been given to them by a generous God. If we can create something beautiful, it’s nothing for us to be proud of—any gifts we have are because God gave them to us.
Because beautiful art looks forward to the new heaven and new earth to come in which righteousness will dwell. Sin brought death and ugliness and distortion and disharmony and chaos into this world. Art is about a longing for beauty and harmony that will ultimately be fulfilled in the age to come.
There are probably many more reasons God wants us to create. Hope these encourage you. And don’t feel like you have to decorate your cookies with images of The Last Supper.
