Time Diver

Only an artistic genius could produce, in a single lifetime, some of the greatest-ever works in the classic categories of painting, architecture, and sculpture. The Italian Renaissance master Michelangelo was just such a genius.  Think of his painting on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel , the extraordinary dome of St. Peter’s Cathedral in Rome, and his monumental statue of David. After first-time visitors in the Galleria dell’ Accademia museum in Florence devour David from every angle, they gradually notice there are other Michelangelo statues in the corridors – specifically The Prisoners, four larger-than-life sculptures that appear to be unfinished, even imprisoned by marble.  Scholars have named the figure above/below Atlas.  He is reminiscent of the primordial Titan of Greek mythology whose job was to shoulder the entire world. Some have expressed regret that Michelangelo never got around to finishing these masterworks.

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A few years ago I arranged to meet a good friend of mine, a pastor on the north side of Indianapolis, for lunch. We decided to try a restaurant well known for its savory Italian dishes.  We walked through the front door at high noon.  Interestingly, there was no one to greet us. Far across the dining room we could see a few tables of customers being tended by a single server. Looking toward the kitchen, we could see three cooks. They were standing motionless, looking at us plaintively.  OK, I thought they were looking at us plaintively. After five minutes the manager appeared.  He was deeply sorry, but he couldn’t seat us. 

He could hear the crowds screaming "crucify" "crucify"... He could hear the hatred in their voices, These were his chosen people. He loved them, And they were going to crucify him. He was beaten, bleeding and weakened... his heart was broken, But still He walked. He could see the crowd as he came from the palace. He knew each of the faces so well. He had created them.