John 1:29 "The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world |
Behold the Lamb of God
(Ref 5/24) Oil painting done on stretched canvas (45 mm thick) . Painting does not need to be framed— sides are painted as well Size of canvas is 1000 x 800 mm South-Africa USA Payment Options : Prints Available :
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| Psalm 84:1–4 In this psalm, we hear the deep longing of a heart captivated by the beauty of God’s presence. The psalmist’s desire is not merely for the sanctuary itself, but for the God who dwells there. He paints a tender picture — even the small, humble sparrow and swallow are welcome near the altars of the Lord. These tiny, fragile creatures build their nests beside the place of sacrifice, raising their young beneath the shadow of God’s dwelling. What a gentle image this is — the insignificant finding safety beside the Infinite. The sparrows, unnoticed by men, are known and sheltered by God. They rest where His glory abides, untouched by fear or disturbance. The psalmist looks upon them with holy envy, longing to live as they do — near to God, at peace in His presence. Matthew 10:29–31:“Are not two sparrows sold for a copper coin?Yet not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will.So do not fear; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Here, Jesus draws upon the same image — the smallest of birds, seemingly insignificant to the world, yet never overlooked by the Father. Not one sparrow falls from the sky without His knowledge. If He so carefully watches over a creature of such little worth, how much more does He care for those made in His image? This truth invites rest to the anxious heart. The God who numbers the stars also numbers the hairs on our heads. His care is intimate, constant, and complete. He is not distant or indifferent like the false gods of men, but near — tenderly attentive to the smallest details of our lives. Every human life is written with divine purpose. Each soul is known, shaped, and guided by the hand of the Creator for His glory. The One who sees the sparrow’s fall also sees your tears, your struggles, your hopes. When you feel forgotten or unseen, remember: the same God who gives the sparrow a home near His altar has made you His dwelling place. You are not forgotten. You are known. You are loved. |
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