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Title: The Rich Who Aren't Lost
The meaning behind my art: People automatically assume that all rich people go to hell because of these verses, but they are wrong:
Mark 10:25-27 KJV
It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. And they were astonished out of measure, saying among themselves, Who then can be saved? And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.
Lord Jesus was explaining how difficult it is for them to enter, but continued saying that even so, all things are still possible with God. People only focus on that first half. Dear reader, the bible actually tells us that wealth is a gift from God:
Ecclesiastes 5:19-20 KJV
"Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God. For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.”
The bible says that the *love* of money is the root of all evil... not the actual money itself (1 Timothy 6:9-11). Many who love money are willing to do (and do) selfish, hurtful, and evil things in this world to obtain it, and also keep it. But not all rich people are like that. There are rich people who never forget the poor and who actually heed the Lord Jesus's commands/warnings to avoid the traps of this evil world (Matthew 6:19-21)(Matthew 19:21-26). It's all about the heart and God has left sweet encouragment in His book for the rich people of this world that will choose to do well:
1 Timothy 6:17-19 KJV
Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
Yes, God can, does, and has saved rich men... many lives like that are already recorded in the bible.
(James 4:2-3)
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Title: Who... Is My Father?
The meaning behind my art: There are only two types of children in this world... the children of God and the children of the devil. And there are two fathers... either God or the devil:
(Each scripture's uppercase, lowercase, and punctuation were written exactly as shown below, and are not typing errors.)
1 John 3:7-12 KJV
Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother. For this is the message that ye heard from the beginning, that we should love one another. Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his own works were evil, and his brother's righteous.
John 8:41-47 KJV
Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it. And because I tell you the truth, ye believe me not. Which of you convinceth me of sin? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? He that is of God heareth God's words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
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Title: Loving In The Dark
The meaning behind my art:
I love being open with you, so here is tonight's thought accompanying my painting: Choosing to love in the dark is not easy, this is a harsh, and very unforgiving world. Past pains like the time I was abandoned as a child and the many ways I have been abused throughout my life could have been my excuse to return to my past evil ways, but I refuse. My greatest friend Jesus said that I am a light in this world (Matthew 5:14-15) and I can't let the sorrows of life put me out. I want to push myself and strive towards loving others genuinely, and doing well every single day, because my end has a chance to be greater than my beginning. No matter how much grief I may carry, I want to give myself a chance to be labeled as more than an a conquerer (Romans 8:37). Tears and mascara may run down my face very frequently, but I want to be a light and shine, I want to win, Lord, I want to love. I want to make You proud.
Matthew 5:14-16 KJV
Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Check out the Luke 11:33-36 KJV continuation)
Romans 8:37 KJV
Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
1 Corinthians 13:4-7 KJV
Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.
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Title: Does Your Mercy Have A Limit?
The meaning behind my art: Sadly, a lot of believers disregard true doctrine and accept unmerciful heresy. Many people deem those who commit gross and heinous crimes to be unworthy of the Lord's redemption. However, the Lord said that there are only TWO sins that can never be forgiven: number one is (Matthew 6:14-15) and number two is (Matthew 12:31-32). All other sin CAN be forgiven, so Christ's redemptive love and the full gospel should never be withheld from people who desperately need Jesus. Too many people do not realize that before Paul became an apostle, he actually approved the imprisonment and "end" of many Christians lives (Acts 22:4-5).
Paul is also called Saul and we know this, because Acts 13:9 KJV says, "Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him...."
Other proof is that when Lord Jesus stopped Paul on the road to Damascus, the Lord actually used his other name "Saul" when stopping him (read Acts 9:3-6, reread verse 4). Now that you know that Paul has two names, did you know that Paul stood by Stephen when they ended his life with stones (read Acts 7:57-60 + Acts 8:1-3)? Even though those verses say "Saul" in verse 58 and in Chapter 8, it is actually the same Paul, because Paul confesses that it was him who was standing by Stephen in (Acts 22:19-20).
Here is my point: Despite Paul's wicked past, God showed him mercy, changed his life completely, and used him wonderfully for the gospel (Acts 9:1-18)(Acts 19:1-7)(Acts 19:11-12)(Acts 22:3-16). Dude... God had Paul write Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Phillipians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon! Yo!!!!!!
God is able to change the hearts and lives of men and women. He already proved it so mightily! May my eyes, mind, and heart always be saturated with hope and mercy for others.
Luke 5:31-32 KJV
“And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
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The stuff that comes out of my imagination is peculiar, but I guess it all just comes from my Father God in heaven hahah. Like creativity genes or something passed down from Him, but not too wild. My Father's creativity is so intense, He created the wildest creatures, and revealed some of them in the book of Ezekiel. Some people have no clue about them:
Ezekiel 1:5-10 KJV
Also out of the midst thereof came the likeness of four living creatures. And this was their appearance; they had the likeness of a man. And every one had four faces, and every one had four wings. And their feet were straight feet; and the sole of their feet was like the sole of a calf's foot: and they sparkled like the colour of burnished brass. And they had the hands of a man under their wings on their four sides; and they four had their faces and their wings. Their wings were joined one to another; they turned not when they went; they went every one straight forward. As for the likeness of their faces, they four had the face of a man, and the face of a lion, on the right side: and they four had the face of an ox on the left side; they four also had the face of an eagle...
Ezekiel 10:10-12 KJV
And as for their appearances, they four had one likeness, as if a wheel had been in the midst of a wheel. When they went, they went upon their four sides; they turned not as they went, but to the place whither the head looked they followed it; they turned not as they went. And their whole body, and their backs, and their hands, and their wings, and the wheels, were full of eyes round about, even the wheels that they four had...
Thanks Abba 💕
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The meaning behind my art: This painting is an art representation of the truth that nothing is hidden from God. All that we do is exposed and open before Him. He is watching. This painting idea was brought about based off of the book of Proverbs, Hebrews, the book of Jeremiah, and 2 Chronicles. And yes, the punctuation is actually like that in the verses haha.
Proverbs 15:3 KJV
The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good.
Hebrews 4:13 KJV
Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
2 Chronicles 16:9 KJV
For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
Jeremiah 23:24 KJV
Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.
Thank you so much for always being patient with me when it comes to me posting my art. I have been going through constant, heart-wrenching trials, so sometimes it is a great struggle to finish a canvas and post, but the Lord is my strength, and I am just wrestling to be strong, and keep pushing for the Lord. I thank the Lord that even though it has been hard, I never stop going. It may take a moment sometimes, but I keep trying. I hope my art will continue to encourage you. I hope my art will encourage you to want to know what is inside the book, to read the bible, seek the truth, to read the amazing true stories, to encourage you to want to learn about your God, to help you discover verses you never knew existed, provide an interesting bible study, and also entertain you with my talents for the glory of God. I want to continue being obedient to Lord Jesus and remain in His arms with all my strength. Thank you guys for letting me share my world with you. I love you, my family in Jesus, and strangers afar.
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Title: Yes, Just Like It Says
The meaning behind my art:
1 Corinthians 15:39-54 KJV
All flesh is not the same flesh: but there is one kind of flesh of men, another flesh of beasts, another of fishes, and another of birds. There are also celestial bodies, and bodies terrestrial: but the glory of the celestial is one, and the glory of the terrestrial is another. There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: It is sown in dishonour; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. And so it is written, the first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
(Read 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 KJV to learn more about the resurrection. Oh and by the way... "sleep" means being dead. Like when Jesus was speaking about Lazarus in John 11:11-14, before raising him from the dead)
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Title: Nope, You're Not Squeezing Me!
The meaning behind my art:
Snakear: "Did you hear what Jacob said to Vanessa? You won't believe what I heard. Come here and let me tell you everything that happened...
Smart Person (also encouraging his partner to run): "No, honey! Keep minding your business! Don't stop running! Go! Go! Gooo!!
This painting is based off of the last canvas that I posted. Definitely go and read the interesting caption on my last post, to understand what is going on here in depth. I hope it entertains you hahaha.
Oh and by the way, 'snakear' is pronounced just like 'snake ear' 🐍👂. Thank God I have learned to mind my business (the hard way, unfortunately). Now, whenever people approach me with gossip, I either figure out a way to redirect the conversation into prayer (for the person being gossiped about), or I remain completely silent... 😂 ...making sure that the person realizes I won't be responding. 😂 I never care how awkward it becomes and my plan works perfectly every single time 😂. If a person continues to talk even if I don't respond, I wait till they are done, or till they walk away, or till the conversation changes, and then I begin praying for the person they were talking about under my breath. I also pray for the person who decided to tattletale, so they can one day hopefully grow out of that distasteful habit. I just want to continue taking Lord Jesus seriously when it comes to loving people as myself. This journey, running my race with the Lord (1 Corinthians 9:24-27) isn't always easy, not at all, but I am grateful for the increase of my maturity after eventually overcoming every single temptation I encounter. Only God could change a person like me, so I know that He is real. I was evil man... just like these snakears. Haha... I don't know about you, dear reader, but I agree with that dude... That's right, honey, keep running! Don't let it squeeze the light of Christ out of you!
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Title: Beware of the Land of the Talebearers
The meaning behind my art: Encouraging great wisdom from the book of Proverbs. Glory to my God.
Proverbs 11:13 KJV
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Talebearer - Anyone who maliciously gossips or reveals secrets; synonymous with being a backbiter or a whisperer (in Romans 1:29-32 KJV)
Be careful who you tell your personal business and secrets to... especially in the land of the south. The land is overridden with snakears and every creature in existence should try their best to avoid them at all costs. Snakears are talebearers and they are not creatures of love, but they are carriers of mischief, hatred, malignity, jealousy, embarrassment, defamation, envy, and betrayal. Carriers of evil intention and evil speech.
Snakears work relentlessly to try and capture anything that enters into their land. To catch their prey, snakears whisper incredibly enticing information in a target's direction, in the hopes of stopping them in their tracks. If a target stops to listen to their speech, a snakear will suddenly rush forward, wrap its tail around the target, and squeeze it as its prey. They do not stop squeezing until a creature confesses something it actually likes; their faces hear everything loud and clear, and this is actually how they eat. Yuck! Once a snakear is finally satisfied and filled with gossip and secrets, it will finally let go of its prey, but then it will slither around the land, sharing all of the information with other snakears waiting in anticipation.... so they can eat too. Many creatures are aware of the great danger of this land and instead of walking, they decide to run the whole way through without stopping, since snakears only grab creatures who pay attention to their speech. They crave it... attention.
I beg you, instead of venturing south, stay north, where the air is cleaner. Stay north, where there is a perfect view of the incoming night sky and there aren't any dark formations obstructing your view.
That little guy should have kept minding his business (Romans 12:9-10 and Ephesians 4:29). It's about to wrap around and squeeze...
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Title: Lord, Please Help Me To Love _ 2: Loving Those Who Hate Me
The meaning behind my art: (KJV alert) I have been to churches where the people pray evil against their enemies in unison. I would stand there in shock and pray against the evil they were saying, whispering my prayers under my breath, so no one standing next to me would hear what I was saying; begging God for mercy for all of them. For as long as I live, I never want to do any evil like that and disobey Jesus. My Lord commanded me to love my enemies and to bless them that curse me, because I must be perfect like my Father God (in Matthew 5:43-48)...(1 Peter 1:13-16). Everything Jesus taught came from God the Father; God was the One who told Jesus what to say to everyone (John 12:49). And on the last day, we will all be judged by Jesus's words (read John 12:47-48 very slowly because people miss that part in verse 48..."He that rejects me, and doesn't receive my words, has one that judges him: the word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day."). His words came from God and the word of God is sharper than a two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12) and (2nd John 1:9-10)(Matthew 7:21-27)(Luke 6:46). I don't want to curse my enemies, because God is able to change any situation and even my enemy's heart for the better, because all things are possible with my God (Matthew 19:26)(Jeremiah 32:27) and all things are possible for those who will have faith (Mark 9:23)(Mark 11:24). Why curse my enemy when I can simply pray for their conversion and gain a friend? Any negativity people say about me is now a lie anyway and what people think of me doesn't matter, because my sins were forgiven. He took my sin from me as far as the east is from the west (Psalm 103:12). He threw my sins into the sea (Micah 7:18-20). My Father and my Lord are greater than ALL and they love me, so who cares. I want to be like Jesus, who prayed for His enemies before He died in (Luke 23:34-37). They disfigured Him more than any man (Isaiah 52:14)(marred = disfigured) and while in excruciating pain, He prayed for mercy for everyone below Him. I agree, Lord. Thank you forever.
(John 10:26-27)
(1 Thess 5:14-15)
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Title: Noah, Peter and the Future Ark
The meaning behind my art: So not only did the Lord Jesus warn us in (Mark 16:16) and (John 3:5) that baptism saves us, but the apostle Peter literally confirmed the Lord's words in the book of 1st Peter. He says that baptism saves us word for word and then explains why, but even before this, Peter actually makes a quick, cool comparison to Noah's ark...
1 Peter 3:18-21 KJV
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison; Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water. The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:...
I use the KJV so please know that "filth" translates to "dirt", meaning it's not for simply washing dirt off, but it is your answer towards God. Read the other bible translations for ease, but yes, baptism is just like your ark! Believe God! And not the frequently preached lies and errors, like when people use this verse from Romans to constantly and dangerously forsake immersion baptism...
Romans 10:13
"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved"
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Romans 10:16
"But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?"
There is a gospel that must be obeyed if you believe in the Lord (Acts 2:38). But not everyone truly believes in Lord Jesus. Do you?
Please read (Acts 22:16). See? Arise and do what? Calling on...? Right! Yes, God washes away your sins during your baptism. The gospel is the truth. Why do you think blood and water came out of Lord Jesus's side when the soldier pierced Him in (John 19:34)? Isn't God HILARIOUS? He uses the foolish things of this world to confound the wise (1 Corinthians 1:25-27).
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