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Intercession
27 x 20 inches - $250.00
43 x 31 inches - $345.00
Title & Text on print;
Behold now, I who am but dust and ashes have taken upon myself to speak to the Lord. --GENESIS 18:27
For the most part, a description of how this work came about is explained in my description of "Who Am I..", for they were both brought about by the same spirit - a pleading with God. Although both works depict different men, in very different circumstances, the underlying sentiment is shared by both.
Here Abraham is pleading with God to spare the lives of innocent people who happen to live in a place where sin and wickedness abound. His motives are initially selfish, because his nephew Lot lives in Sodom, but his concern for the righteous is real. He is very much aware of his tenuous position in questioning God about anything. But his love and concern for the innocent compels him to do so. While remaining humble and respectful, he is tenacious in his questioning.
Abraham's perseverance along with his humbleness and his inexorable connection to the dust of the earth, are the three major points that the Lord impressed upon me while doing this work. What I hope this picture also conveys, is the miracle that God loves man and desires to share His plans with him. That God is approachable, and that man can interact with Him.