When was the last time we truly stopped to appreciate beauty for its own sake? This powerful exploration of God's beauty challenges us to slow down and recognize that we serve the perfection of beauty itself. Drawing from Psalms 27:4, 50:2, and 96, we're reminded that David's deepest desire was to dwell in God's house specifically to gaze upon His beauty. This isn't just poetic language—it's a profound theological truth. God reveals His beauty in two magnificent ways: through creation and through humanity. Genesis shows us that God didn't just create functionally—He created aesthetically, making things 'pleasant to the sight' as well as good for food. The Hebrew word 'tov' carries both meanings of good and beautiful, reminding us that God cares deeply about how things look. But here's where it gets personal: we bear God's image. Every person we encounter, whether we like them or not, whether they know God or not, carries the image of God. This transforms how we should treat others, speak to ourselves, and care for the world around us. The woman who poured expensive ointment on Jesus wasn't being wasteful—she was doing something beautiful, and Jesus defended her actions. Sometimes we need to appreciate and create beauty simply because it reflects the character of our beautiful God, not because it's the most practical or efficient choice.

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