The Good Shepherd -- Lamb of God

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For years, I've had this beautiful postcard depicting Jesus holding a black lamb. From the first day I laid my eyes on it -- it encompassed my life. If you can imagine, I never thought to flip the postcard over to see who the artist was that created this beautiful piece. His name is Nathan Greene and the painting is "Lamb of God". I've just always thought it is one of the most beautiful pieces I have seen. I've placed the postcard in a prominent place in my homes where I can gaze upon it and be reminded daily of how Jesus has me in the safety and protection of His arms. On the back of this postcard also included a website -- a website where larger prints, etc. can be purchased. Who knew? So I ordered a 16 x 20 inch print that when I receive it will be framed and hung up again where I can enjoy its beauty and concept.

One of the main things I love about this piece is that Jesus is dark skinned -- more like the middle eastern tone he should be depicted as. Also, I love that he has a slight smile as he gazes onto the black lamb He is holding. It reminds me of how a shepherd will leave a flock to save just one. Which I know, He has done on my behalf. Because there was a time I was very lost and needed saving. (I shared in a previous blog about my life as the black sheep of my family.) The black lamb is totally contrast to the representation of Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice and Lamb of God -- a man without sin and pure and white as snow without blemish who died for all our transgressions. Because of His sacrifice and because we believe He was resurrected after being put to death and now sits at the right hand of God -- we have been promised eternal life in a perfect world -- heaven. Where life as we know it here, will be no more.

When you get into scripture, many of the people He used to exalt His gospel and ministry would probably be depicted as the black lamb (sheep) as most were not chosen from the greatest of circumstances and were not the pristine characters you would think He selected to be His followers or used for His purpose. That's why it is important to read the entire contexts/contents of the Bible, because if you read here and there, some of the actions of the characters that are being spoken of in a negative way -- may actually be the ones who turned their lives around and became great examples of transformation through Jesus's love. It really shows that God uses the least of us for His glory. He makes something out of nothing or of the least of things. However, because of His ministry, His selfless action(s) and promises, one day we will stand before God and because He covers us -- we will be seen as Him -- the sinless, innocent, pure white lamb.

For those who might want to get a copy of this painting for yourself the website is:

                                                               www.hartclassics.com









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