Psalm 40 - 'TRUST' - original size 120-100 cm
EXPLANATION
A woman is seen holding on to a ladder - in an attempt
to survive.
Made of grape vine, the ladder emerges, rooted in
the mire.
In time the new vine-shoot strengthens and thickens as it
twists towards the light.
Once in the light the fruit will ripen.
The ladder symbolises faith, which grows and strengthens
during the dark times in our lives.
When our reality is pain-filled, we can grow in our faith.
As she holds on to the rungs of the ladder, she cannot see fully
the height of it, nor the next step to take. How long 'til the
threat is over?
It is in faith she believes there
is another foothold to trust.
The woman firmly holds on to the vine of faith with one
hand whilst raising her other in praise and need of help.
Calling out, singing and praising during the dark night of the
soul.
The woman wears an outer garment of continuous
prayer, symbolic of God's covering mercy.
The purple stripes represent the need to be continually mindful of
God's character, provision and powerful intervention even in the
midst of her pain.
This is why we need the Word of God - the
book through which he reveals both himself and his mighty
deeds.
Framing the painting, the prayer mantle appears to merge
into scripture as if securely supporting the woman on either
side.
In Hebraeic script, on the left hand side is shown
the calling of Abraham and Moses, words concerning faith and the
mighty deeds of God.
On the right is Psalm 40 v5: 'Blessed is the man who makes
the Lord his trust'.
Our faith is not to be based on vague supposition, but
rooted firmly in the Word of God in order to grow and bear
fruit.
Psalm 40
I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry.
He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire.
He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand.
He put a a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.
Many, o Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you.
Where I speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| reproduction on canvas | This painting is available as a reproduction of the original painting. The painting will be printed on high quality canvas, with a 2 cm wooden frame. You can hardly tell the difference with a real one! |
| reproduction on art poster | This painting is available as a reproduction on art poster. Fine art print on solid 250 g/m² premium paper. The smallest details are visible sharp and clear. An art poster comes out best in a frame with possibly a passe-partout. |
| reproduction on postcard | This painting is available as a postcard. On the front is a picture of the painted psalm, on the back a bible text from this psalm (Dutch language only). The following psalms are available on postcard: psalm 1, 11, 18, 22, 23, 30, 40, 42, 62, 70, 84, 91, 121, 126B, 127, 129, 134, 139, 144, 147. |
