This picture was born out of a desire to express a state of
grace and freedom in a wide open space.
I painted a bright sunrise sky in attempts to symbolise God’s glory.
The sky is multi-coloured as the glory and wisdom of God is
so rich and multi-faceted. Later I read in Ephesians 3v10 about the manifold
wisdom of God made know to the Church, principalities and powers. I was blown away when I saw the Strong’s
definition of manifold:
Strong’s meaning of manifold: polupoikilos – varied many coloured. The word pictures God’s wisdom
as much varied, with many shades, tints, hues, and colourful expressions. As a God of variety He is still entering the
human arena displaying many-sided multi-coloured and much variegated wisdom to
His people and through His people.
The sky has gold paint in it, seen when the light catches
it. This is symbolic of the Lord’s glory and riches.
Ephesians 3v1-13 says:
The mystery of Christ has now been revealed by the Spirit of
God. The grace we receive at the cost of Christ’s death makes us heirs with
Christ. The unsearchable riches and
manifest wisdom of God, was hidden and unattainable is now made known to us.
The girl is dancing in a state of grace. She need not strive as she fully embraces, comprehends
and rests in the Grace of what Christ has done for her. Having completed the
landscape, I had not yet painted in the girl when I retired for the night. I thought that a white dress would work
best. I asked the Lord to show me and
that night I dreamt about blood. When I woke I was reminded about the cost of
grace and so her dress is red in remembrance of the currency of our grace.
The sun is rising, hope for a new day. The lands are fertile and green, full of
provision and growth.
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