Oil From the Throne
On September 5, 2021, during Sunday worship I had this impression that Jesus was walking down the aisle by me with a lion at his side. I began working on this painting. I never know quite what will happen when I paint. I thought the lion I was to paint would be majestic and wise looking but the lion instead was youthful, with eyes of anticipation. I knew the painting wasn’t finished so I kept seeking Holy Spirit for what belonged in the fore ground. The following week in Sunday worship I had the impression that Jesus was handing me a container of oil. As I pondered many ways to depict oil in this painting an ancient oil lamp settled into my spirit. This painting was emerging during the Jewish feasts of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. I sent this painting out to my tribe, Incense Rising to see if they had any insight as to the meaning of this painting. I certainly had my thoughts but I knew the richness of God...