It shall Sprout II
(Ref: 19/16)

Oil painting done on boxed canvas
(45 mm thick)
The sides are painted as well -
ready to hang on the wall

Size of canvas :1300 x 850 mm

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South-Africa
R19 000
Postage within South-Africa is included

USA
$1235
Postage - canvas rolled in a tube is included in price
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The Rock Rose: A Symbol of Victory and New Life in the Desert

The Rock Rose is a powerful symbol of defeated darkness—a reminder that Satan’s roar has been silenced. Its very name speaks of roaring, yet it is Christ, the true Lion of Judah, whose victorious roar resounds across creation. The Rock Rose also symbolizes authority and divine strength, pointing us to Christ Himself—the Rock upon which all truth and life are built. He is not only our unshakable foundation but also the beauty that blossoms in the desert.

Deuteronomy 32:4 proclaims: “The Lord is the Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice. A God of truth and without iniquity, just and upright is He.”

In Isaiah 35:1–7, we read of a prophetic promise that mirrors the image of the Rock Rose blooming in arid places: “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose. It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice even with joy and singing… They shall see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God. The Lord calls to His people: Strengthen the weak hands, make firm the feeble knees. Say to those who are fearful of heart, ‘Be strong, do not be afraid! Your God will come… He will save you.’ In that day, the blind will see, the deaf will hear, the lame will leap, and the mute will sing for joy. Where there was once barrenness, living water will spring forth. Mirages will fade, and real pools of water will appear—streams of life flowing through once desolate places.

You Are Called to Bloom in the Desert

Just like the Rock Rose, you are called to blossom in dry and weary places. When travelers pass through your life, they should be stirred and amazed by what they see—the evidence of God’s glory shining in your wilderness. Your calling is to reveal beauty in the desert, to bring hope where there is hopelessness, and to direct others to the Source of Living Water—so that they, too, may bloom and become radiant roses in the desert of this world.

The Lord declares in Isaiah 43:18–20: “Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it shall spring forth—do you not perceive it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. The beasts of the field will honor Me… because I give waters in the wilderness and rivers in the desert to give drink to My people, My chosen.” What a promise! Even in desolate seasons, God is at work—birthing something new, fresh, and alive.

The Lord, Our Rock and Refuge

The Rock Rose ultimately points us back to Christ—the Rock of our salvation. Psalm 18:2 reminds us: “The Lord is my Rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my Rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” He is our place of safety, our fortress of strength, and our hiding place high upon the Rock.

When we root ourselves in Him, we are unshaken by the storms, unbroken by the heat, and unafraid in the wilderness. We become living testimonies—blossoms in the desert—declaring that Christ, the Rock, reigns victorious and that life always triumphs over death.