Faded Paradise
This painting addresses humanities' lost connection to our radiant home called Earth. The wonderful place that Earth actually is; A home. An opportunity. A paradise full of life. I painted this after being reminded of how alive I am. People often regard themselves as fixed objects, whether they realize it or not. They think they are dominating this world, like its a lifeless playground. Wanting to claim all things and power. They have lost their connection to what Earth actually is. We are part of it. We are moving. Breathing. Sensing. We are living. Just like plants and animals. Created by God to live in harmony.
Left: the revelation brought to me by the Holy Spirit as He showed me Gods truth. This was before I was ‘taught’ the truth of God and His Son, before I touched a bible. Praise the Lord for His creativity!
The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life. - John 6:63
Right: what I discovered after surrendering to God in Jesus His name. I had an extremely touching encounter with Jesus in my heart, from that moment I knew; it was Him who had saved me. As I started reading the Bible, it connected to the things that God had revealed to me in spirit. Revealed by His Holy spirit, the paintings were never mine. They are an expression of Gods truth, send by Himself. Helping me to see His truth. To see life for what it actually is (supposed to be). This proves that Gods word is the Truth. Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. - John 14:6
And now I share it to help you see it. Believe it. But only Jesus can make you receive it.
John answered, “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven. - John 3:27
For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; - Ephesians 2:8
If you want to make the best decision you ever made, say this prayer to invite Jesus into your life:
Gods Truth
“Paradise.” The Greek text reads, “the Paradise” (tō paradeisō), that is, the well-known one that the prophets had been speaking about for centuries. Jesus was not speaking about “a” paradise,” but “the Paradise” that will be on earth when he conquers the earth and sets up His kingdom.
“Paradise” was, and will again be, a place on earth. God’s plan was that mankind would live on earth, so He put Adam and Eve on earth in the Garden of Eden. God’s plan for mankind to live on a wonderful earth was temporarily spoiled by sin, but God will bring His plan to fulfillment!
When Jesus Christ conquers the earth and sets up His Messianic Kingdom, mankind will again live in Eden', in Paradise - Rev. 2:7.
source: https://www.revisedenglishversion.com/Luke/23/43a)Peter Craigie, The Book of Deuteronomy [NICOT].b)Bullinger, Companion Bible“Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God, that you died on the cross to rescue me from sin and death and to restore me to the Father. I choose now to turn from my sins and every part of my life that does not please you. I choose you. I give myself to you. I receive your forgiveness and ask you to take your rightful place in my life as my Savior and Lord. Come reign in my heart, fill me with your love and your life, and help me to become a person who is truly loving—a person like you. Restore me, Jesus. Live in me. Love through me. Thank you, God. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.”