Japanese Gardens, Portland, Oregon

Just bein' Koi

Koi have captured the imagination of many people, when in reality they look like orange carp. I'm sure that I have offended someone with that comment. Many people have discovered that koi are in reality expensive raccoon food. However, koi are just being koi.

The beauty of this koi in this picture is the feeling of suspension. Is it swimming or floating in space?

That ought to be the question that we face during this Easter season. Are we rooted on this planet or living with the reality of the promise of heaven. The answer is both.

"I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account."  Philippians 1:23-24 English Standard Version

Isn't Paul describing the life of those who understand the glory of Jesus' resurrection? Knowing his victory over death causes our hearts to yearn to be with him. And knowing the power of his resurrections means we also understand the need for his working being done through us.

So we remain suspended between the two. That's koi being koi.

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Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2013 Douglas P. Brauner.  ARR.