For The Joy That Was Set Before Him
by Hazel Holland
Title
For The Joy That Was Set Before Him
Artist
Hazel Holland
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
This is another version of the watercolor "Icon of Grace" where I have cropped it to focus on the face of Jesus Christ. Five years ago I was compelled to paint the original watercolor as the Holy Spirit moved upon my heart to depict the sacrificial love that sent God's Son to the cross. Today I'm compelled again to post this watercolor with this quote from Paul Young that so touched my heart.
"God did not invent the cross, but anticipated it. It was the worst torture device that human beings could ever create, so that is where the Father, Son and Holy Spirit went, to camp inside our losses, the place where we would use this torture device to even kill God. And God says 'Bring it on.' And then He transforms a man-made torture device into a beautiful icon of grace and a monument of compassionate kindness... He took our wrath. He met us at our deepest, darkest places, and embraced us. And now He climbs into our messes and begins to transform us from the inside out."♥
Note: Fineartamerica watermark will NOT appear on the final purchased product.
Special THANKS to the following Fine Art America groups for featuring this work. It is an honor.
* Out of the Ordinary - 1 A Day
* Christian Prayer Praise and Worship
* Painting the Old Way in Oil Acrylic and Watercolor
* Images that Excite You
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June 9th, 2019
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Comments (16)
Hazel Holland
Bob, thank you so much for featuring "For The Joy That Was Set Before Him" in the "Non Photography" group! So much appreciated!
Anne Gifford
I am voting for this painting again, Hazel.
Hazel Holland replied:
Anne, thank you so much for your kind words and support! Let us by faith press home the victory of Calvary!!
Anne Gifford
I have always been touched by this remarkable painting, Hazel, and now I get to vote for it. FAV
Hazel Holland replied:
Anne, thank you so much for your kind words and support! So sorry I was so late in responding to your kindness, my friend!
Swedish Attitude Design
Truly Stunning work! I love it a lot! Thank you for your recently comments and encouragement on my work ~ Sincerely Cia ~
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured in the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 6/17/19 l/f/pin
Hazel Holland
Linda, thank you so much for the feature in the "Christian Prayer Praise and Worship" group!
Hazel Holland
John, thank you so much for the feature in the "Painting the Old Way in Oil Acrylic and Watercolor" group!