Watch to the story of Beami Strong, an Uber driver who brought a group to Belóved Gallery and witnessed their deep passion for Jesus and their moving reaction to Akiane’s art. Stirred by their response, Beami returned to the gallery to experience it for himself.
“There was a guy who was needing a driver. I dropped him off here at the Belóved Gallery having no clue what this was when I picked him back up.They all got in the car and buzzing and talking a lot about paintings and Jesus. I have to ask, “What are y’all talking about? What did I just drive y’all to? The next day I drove there myself and did the tour, and saw it all. I was pretty inspired.”
Just as God commissioned Akiane to create art that stirs souls and points hearts to Heaven, Beami’s encounter at Belóved Gallery awakened something deep within him—a divine nudge toward his own calling. His story is a reminder that God’s commissions often come quietly, through unexpected moments that change the course of our lives. Whether through a brushstroke, a conversation, or a chance encounter, God invites each of us to step into the purpose He’s prepared. Beami’s journey is not just about a career change—it’s about responding to the whisper of God’s voice, saying go, create, speak, serve. We are all commissioned—called not just to admire the light, but to carry it.
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