Abraham and the Stars
Benjamin Pack
- Medium
United States
ca. 2019
Oil on canvas board
“The stars and endless expanse of heaven have always fascinated me,” said Pack. “When I look at the stars, I feel closer to God and feel very grateful for His creations. Just as Abraham reaches toward heaven, my soul longs for a connection with God, my Father.”
Capturing the moment Abraham was given a panoramic vision of the stars and the Creation, the painting depicts God as the “Architect of the Universe” and “Fashioner of the Worlds.” The Lord’s greatest work was to help us “become as He is. We do this as we come to understand Him better, learn of His character and being[, and] understand our divine nature.”