| A Major Shift in Prophetic Art |
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| Posted by Wakeup on Friday, 28 May 2010 08:29 |
The number four symbolizes earth, it’s four corners, (north, south, east, and west) the four winds, the four cycles of nature, and the dealings of God. One fourth of earth was under judgment, death by sword, famine, pestilence, and wild beast. The word “pale,” in the Greek means pale green, the negative type meaning sickly or corpselike. While the negative aspects of this seal being broken and the pale horse riding are directed toward antichrist system, the Lord rules in favor of the saints! Green also symbolizes new life, healing, prosperity, and growth. A complete contradiction of our enemy’s lot. The almond branch represents fruitfulness, hastening, and awakening. The almond tree is the first to bloom in Israel. It is a first fruit. When Jeremiah saw the almond branch in Jeremiah 1: 11, 12, the Lord told him that He was watching and hastening to see His word fulfilled. It also symbolizes the resurrection of Christ. 1Corinthins 15: 20-26 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. We see this painting and its symbolism come alive in this scripture passage. Not only has Jesus destroyed death, but Revelation 1:18 says, that He possesses the keys to hell and the grave. The shadow of the cross in the painting represents a crossroad. The Lord sets before us life and death, blessing and cursing, and he urges us to choose life. (Deuteronomy 30:19) Deny Christ and suffer judgment, or choose new life through Him. This painting portrays the season that we are presently in, one of transition. In a transition there has to be death to the old order, and a birthing into the new. Just as the almond tree symbolizes the beginning of a new season and a promise of fruit, this season holds the same promise for the people of God. I finished “New Life” Wednesday, June 20,2007. It took a day and a half to paint it, a record for me. God truly is hastening to perform His Word through the visual arts. -written by Leslie Young Marks Taken off of: www.visualpraise.com
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