Thematic conversations
The architecture of worship
In this interview, conducted at the artist’ studio in New York, Nya′ discourses the world transforming and earth preservation wonders hidden in a lifestyle of praise, thanksgiving and worship as alluded to in this exquisite x-ray of his work, “Restoration of Zion.”
©Nya’ 2004 - 2018. Courtesy of Seed Gallery, New York
restoration of zion. x-ray 94
KONADU A.N:
Nya’, before we specifically discuss the meaning of the intricate details in this x-ray and how they reveal the world transforming and earth preservation wonders hidden in a lifestyle of praise and worship, can you begin by helping us understand why you refer to your preparatory drawings for your work, “Restoration of Zion” as x-rays.
NYA’:
An x-ray is an image of the internal composition of an object. Similarly, this drawing is a high-definition image into the internal composition of “Restoration of Zion.”
KONADU A.N:
Can we say it is a window into the heart and soul of the work?
NYA’:
Just like an x-ray image is focused on a particular part of an object, an organ or muscle; this drawing focuses on one of the key subjects discoursed in “Restoration of Zion,” and that is the world transforming and earth preservation wonders hidden in a lifestyle of worship engendered and sustained by abiding in the spirit of gratitude, praise and thanksgiving.
KONADU A.N:
Before you array for us the truths hidden in the x-ray, I think it is important for you to explain the connection between praise, worship, thanksgiving and Kingdoms as you explained in your book, “A true leader abides in praise and worship?”
NYA’:
Sure. True praise and worship are only inherent in kingdoms. In fact, to a citizen abiding in a kingdom, praise and worship is natural, it’s a culture and hence a lifestyle.
This therefore means that to possess the original concept of praise and worship begins by understanding that Jesus is the King and the Lord of the universe. This understanding will develop an abiding consciousness that He did not come to earth to bring a religion or to become a martyr.
He came to earth to restore the colony of earth under the authority and influence of the Kingdom of Heaven. He brought back the invisible Kingdom government of Heaven hence the laws, values, society, culture and economy of Heaven which Mankind had lost when our forefather Adam rebelled and the colony of earth became independent from the Kingdom of Heaven.
KONADU A.N:
When you say “true praise and worship,” are you implying that any kind of praise and worship void of this understanding (that Jesus is King and Lord of the universe) is false or fake?
NYA’:
Praise, worship and thanksgiving are highly misconstrued human activities. While praise and thanksgiving tend to have a myriad of interpretations, every religion has a unique perspective of worship and in one form or another, try to impose their views, perspectives, doctrinal standings, seminarian views, theological opinions and personal experiences on people.
However, without an understanding of the original purpose of worship, and without a foundation based in precept, praise and worship can be relegated to a downright nugatory custom and a soulish tradition void of any life transforming value to the worshipper.
In other words, when the purpose of worship is not known, and the nature of the worshipped is misunderstood, the connection with the most important person on earth, the governor of the Kingdom of God (The Holy Spirit) is despised or misinterpreted, resulting in Man, including born-again believers, worshipping “worship.”
KONADU A.N:
Talking about the value of true praise and worship, let us now discuss some of the wonders of praise and worship alluded to by the figures in this x-ray.
NYA’:
Let me begin by stating that true Kingdom praise and worship is not accomplished in a given position, nor is it consummated by performing a list of requirements and fulfilling an inventory of rituals. It is a natural lifestyle and manner of living for a son (offspring) of God who abides in the consciousness that he or she was bought from the slave market of this world’s systems of control and is now filled with the Holy Spirit to proclaim and testify with incontrovertible proofs that the ideal government every human is seeking is now on earth, the Kingdom of God.
KONADU A.N:
Does this explain the “secular like” poses and attires of the figures?
NYA’:
True kingdom praise and worship is not in regalia, nor is it in church buildings and hymn books. While all these are essential and imperative where the purpose is known and understood, in this x-ray, it is the fruits of abiding in praise, thanksgiving and worship that are more pronounced than the doctrinal and theological assertions of worship.
KONADU A.N:
How are the fruits of praise and worship exhibited by these figures?
NYA’:
As alluded to by the figures’ absolute dominion over the world systems, and depicted by their confidence, boldness, courage and audacity, a lifestyle of praise and worship is the key to conquest and victory in life. It releases your remnant of inheritance as an heir of God and joint heir with Christ by authorizing you to enter into your realm of supernatural breakthroughs were Grace turns you into a value adder, model of righteousness, trailblazer and standard of excellence in your community, field of assignment, nation and the world at large.
KONADU A.N:
Are you saying that true praise and worship is vital for transforming our nations and in bringing the culture and lifestyle of Heaven on earth?
NYA’:
True Kingdom worship always extends outside the walls of Church buildings and religious centers. It is an act and demonstration of the love of God now in His sons. To that end, where the understanding of true Kingdom praise and worship abides, the palpable evidence and proof that the Kingdom-government of God is now back on earth is unquestionable.
In fact, as alluded to in the x-ray by the figures transforming communities and nations, sons of God, or (Holy Spirit filled, led and directed children of God) worship their Father in Heaven when they partner their anointings with others members of the society to rebuild the old wastes in their communities, raise up the former desolations in their cities and repair the wasted structures and broken systems in their nations. And as represented by the novel innovations hovering in the background of the figures, God’s sons also worship their Creator when they infiltrate and influence the world systems with their Heaven backed ideas guaranteed to transform economies and mindsets, as well as create platforms where others can discover their unique gifts, diligently develop them and serve them to humanity.
KONADU A.N:
I believe this is not the only x-ray of “Restoration of Zion” that shows citizens of God transforming the world through their gifts while abiding in a lifestyle of praise and worship?
NYA’:
In practically all the x-rays of “Restoration of Zion,” the image of the nations and continents on earth being transformed by the gifts and lifestyle of God’s sons is the binding thread. After all, recreating the world of Heaven on earth through healing our world systems by submitting them to the authority of the ideal government of God now on earth, (The Holy Spirit) is the primary purpose for Man’s existence and training every human being to do exactly that in his or her assigned field of calling is the original duty of God’s agency on earth, His Church.
©Nya’ 2012 - 2020. Courtesy of Seed Gallery, New York
restoration of zion. x-ray 55
KONADU A.N:
Talking about church, you also describe these figures as a representation of God’s Church?
NYA’:
Yes. And the emphasis being “God’s Church.”
KONADU A.N:
I think it will be helpful here if you briefly explain to us what the original idea or precept of “The Church” is, as you expounded in your book, “A true leader abides in praise and worship?”
NYA’:
God’s Church is not the pastors’ church. It is not the founding apostle’s church or the pastor and first lady’s church. God’s Church is also not a denomination, a protestant movement, a burial society, a non-governmental organization or a tax-exempt entity. It is also not a religious gathering, a faith-based community group or a campaigning ground for politicians.
KONADU A.N:
You have cancelled out all my preconceived ideas of the Church. What then, is “God’s Church,” then?
NYA’:
As alluded to in these x-rays of “Restoration Zion,” by the figures’ unquestionable dominion, incontestable authority and manifested power, God’s Church is a prestigious assembly of distinguished men and women who have been called out of ordinary existence, ordinary living and ordinary life to serve as the cabinet of the King of Heaven.
This highly esteemed assembly of ‘kings and priests’ summoned forth by their Father, Creator, Lord and King are responsible for formulating new policies in their respective fields of calling, argue on judicial matters and elect righteous judges and magistrates in their nations as well as establish the benchmark upon which every elected official is held accountable. And as represented by the coded Scripture references and text engrafted in the figures’ torsos, this highly distinguished body is solely responsible for studying God’s immutable constitution, and hearing and understanding His precepts, will and intention for the colony of earth that He created and gave humanity custodianship rights as kings and priests.
KONADU A.N:
Does this explain the presence of a crown above the figures in some of the x-rays?
restoration of zion. x-ray 66
NYA’:
Yes. In fact, as alluded to by the crown above the figures in primarily all the graphite x-rays, God’s Church can also be defined as a body of believers who have been selected and assembled by the King of Heaven and Lord of the universe to be His distinguished representatives on earth.
There are ambassadors from the Kingdom of Heaven on diplomatic assignments in every town, locale, province, community, nation and continent on the earth. In essence, they are a government anointed body responsible for making decisions that affect the political, social, economic and judicial atmosphere of every region they are assigned to, both corporately and as individuals.
KONADU A.N:
Are you saying “God’s Church” does not physically worship in a building or go to church?
NYA’:
The designated place where God’s Church or this august body and prestigious assembly come to meet is not a shrine dedicated to martyrs or a place where weekly memorial services are conducted to a religious prophet who died a long time ago; nor is it a place where statues and relics are erected to remind them of His holy life, sacrifice and death.
Rather, as portrayed by the exuberance, contagious alacrity and gratefulness exuded by the figures, it is a place where they come as a distinguished body of kings to celebrate the restoration of the Kingdom of Heaven on earth.
Furthermore, as alluded to by the blueprints of novel inventions in select x-rays 55 and 66, God’s Church is a place where God’s sons thus His heirs and joint heirs with Christ meet to hear and exchange inspired ideas on how to continuously expand their influence on earth until Heaven’s glory covers every nation.
KONADU A.N:
So, in essence, the gold covering the world map in x-rays 94 and 66 is proof of the work of God’s Church on earth?
NYA’:
You got it. In fact, the gold blanketing the entire world map in x-ray 66 reveals how transforming the world systems by placing them under the economy and jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Heaven which owns the colony of earth is the sole responsibility of God’s esteemed body, His Church.
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