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Title
Healing Wings
Artist
Brian Tada
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
A great blue heron (Ardea herodias) spreads its impressive wings to steady itself as it wades along the shoreline of Richardson Bay at a wildlife refuge in Marin County near San Francisco.
These majestic birds are the largest of the North American herons, with a height of up to 54 inches (138 cm) and a wingspan of up to 79 inches (201 cm).
The Creator of the universe often illustrates wisdom and success principles through nature.
We can learn much about safety and provision through observing His handiwork, and seeing what His Word says.
This includes preparing now for the present ~ and for what’s to come in the future.
For example, Malachi 4:1-3 gives us insight as to how to survive the Great Day of God’s purification when He will cleanse the earth of unrighteousness.
On this art piece, I featured a brief excerpt from the second verse of Micah chapter 4 in the Bible. It is quoted especially among Christians.
I felt God saying that He wants His body of believers to go deeper in our understanding of what the King of kings wants to accomplish in our lives.
I believe the Lord is saying with God’s blessings ~ healing, for instance ~ there are necessary conditions to receive those blessings.
As has been said ~ God is the God of “our part, and His part”.
When we faithfully fulfill our part of the equation, God is faithful to do His part.
So for this passage in Malachi 4 verse 2, I felt the gentle nudge of the Holy Spirit to examine closely the verses before and after ~ to get the proper and full context of meaning.
Therefore, Malachi 4:1-3 reads as follows:
“The Lord of Heaven’s Armies says, ‘The day of judgment is coming, burning like a furnace. On that day the arrogant and the wicked will be burned up like straw. They will be consumed—roots, branches, and all.
“But for you who fear my name, the Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings. And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture. On the day when I act, you will tread upon the wicked as if they were dust under your feet,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.’”
So when we do our part to live a lifestyle of reverential fear ~ that is, respect and awe ~ for the One True and Living God, He promises to bring healing, freedom and victory over the enemy, which includes the devil and his demonic strongholds.
I encourage you to read the remaining verses of Malachi 4, which is a short chapter ~ the final one in the Old Testament.
Wise and timely words.
God bless you abundantly as you meditate on this passage of Scripture, allow it to refresh and deeply permeate your soul, and apply it to your everyday life.
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Grateful to God and thankful to the group administrators for kindly featuring this image on the home pages of the Fine Art America groups ::
* 10 PLUS, 12.07.20
* TEXT ART, 12.07.20
* BEAUTIFUL BIRDS, 12.07.20
* WISCONSIN FLOWERS AND SCENERY, 12.07.20
* YOUR STORY OF ART, 12.08.20
* IMAGES THAT EXCITE YOU, 12.08.20
* ANIMALS, 12.08.20
* INSPIRED QUOTATIONS,12.08.20
* FAA GALLERY HOME FOR ALL ARTISTS WHO CREATE,12.08.20
* FINE ART AMERICA PROFESSIONALS, 12.08.20
* ART ~ IT IS GOOD FOR YOU, 12.12.20
* ARTIST SALON 1, 12.16.20
* WHAT'S NEW, 12.16.20
* FAA GALLERY HOME FOR ALL ARTISTS WHO CREATE, 12.19.20 (encore feature)
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Photography notes:
Embedded in the top right-hand corner is the Hebrew acronym for "B'ezras Hashem" [ב ס " ד] meaning "with God's help". It is a reminder to me as an artist and photographer of my dependence on the Almighty, the Originator of all creativity. This is a similar acknowledgement used by great artists like Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel who signed their work with the Latin phrase, "Soli Deo gloria" which means, "Glory to God alone".
Photo copyright © 2020 Brian Tada. All rights reserved. To the glory of God. This photograph may not be photographed, copied, altered, downloaded or distributed without the express written permission of the artist.
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Fort Dodge, IA - United States
Brian, what a fantastic capture of this beautiful blue heron! Enjoy the wonderful scripture with God's nature! Excellent! I really appreciate your descriptions! LF
Vail, AZ - United States
Marvelous great blue heron capture and composition Brian. Fabulous presentation. l/f
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Outstanding blue heron composition, lighting, shading, lovely color and artwork! F/L voted
South Shields, Ty - United Kingdom
Beautiful and inspirational! Jesus is both The Son of Righteousness and The Sun of Righteousness. He has power to cleanse us from all sin upon condition of sincere repentance. Why do so many refuse the priceless Gift of Salvation?
East Berlin, PA - United States
Brian, this is an amazing shot and I LOVE the scripture that you put with it. f/l
Preston - United Kingdom
What a beautiful image Brian, l love the blue tones and composition! Splendid work L/f/Pin
East Berlin, PA - United States
Brian, beautiful shot with wonderful scripture. I especially enjoyed your description, thank you for sharing your faith. Hopefully you are planting seeds that will take root and grow. f/l
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much for your encouraging words on this artwork, Cindy... truly appreciated.
Coeur D Alene, ID - United States
Outstanding and beautiful capture and Scripture, Brian! Happy New Year! L/F
Green Lane, PA - United States
F/L. We are constantly in the presence of the miraculous works of God. What a lovely way to present this Bible verse:>)
Auburn, NE - United States
Brian, great blue heron live and roost (nest) along the Missouri and Nemaha rivers, near the town where I live. You have captured quite a beauty here. This part of the Malachi verse makes me smile: "And you will go free, leaping with joy like calves let out to pasture." - - - You might enjoy seeing this brief video of two great blue herons landing, from Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr5E2MA0w38
St. Louis, MO - United States
Beautiful photograph of a Great Blue Heron with great Verse, Brian! F/L
CA, CA - United States
Another brilliant work Brian. Indeed, His wings are hearing! Promoting in FAA Gallery. FLTw
Vancouver, BC - Canada
Absolutely a stunning and magnificent capture of this gorgeous blue heron making a wing spread Brian!! beautiful composition, light and timing. i love the spiritual message!! L/F
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Kevin ~ truly appreciate your support! So glad you liked the Scripture and meaning.
Preston - United Kingdom
Magnificent work Brian, so beautifully done, love the tones and composition! L/f
Williamsburg, VA - United States
So soothingly presented with amazing color and lightness and clarity. Such a beautiful verse to accompany this magnificent bird.
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much for your kind commentary on image and Scipture, Rachel, greatly appreciated!
Scarborough, Qu - Australia
The perfect scripture for this magnificent capture Brian. I was blessed greatly to read your inspiring comments. God Bless. L/F/Pn
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much, Trudee... Greatly appreciate your kind words and support. God bless you!
Massillon, OH - United States
Very beautiful capture with wonderful wingspread pose and beautiful message. L/F
San Lorenzo, CA - United States
Oh, wow, this bible verse goes so perfectly with this image, Brian!! What a gorgeous pose you caught, with the wings spread wide and the light hitting them! Fabulous, beautiful work!!! :)))vf
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you very much for your kind comments on Scripture and image, Laurie! Greatly appreciated!
Iola, WI - United States
Your excellence in your submission of this work is worthy of special recognition, and I am seeing to it, that this happens in the WFS group. I am so happy to have you as an active member of our family of friends and fine artists, who support one another by comments, likes, faves, sharing, etc. Thanks for all your efforts to make our group so special by having a fine artist like yourself among many other fine artists that make our group so special.
Brian Tada replied:
Mr. Rosenberger, thank you so much for the feature in your amazing group! Greatly appreciated your leadership, time and efforts. God bless you!
Montreal, Qc - Canada
Your artwork has been featured on the homepage of FAA Gallery Home For All Artists Who Create. Please post your amazing artwork in our` Archive your DECEMBER Features` discussion.
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in your amazing group, Carole! Greatly appreciated your leadership, time and efforts. God bless you!
Titusville, FL - United States
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Brian Tada replied:
Thank you so much for the feature in your amazing group, John! Greatly appreciated your leadership, time and efforts. God bless you!
Winnipeg, MB - Canada
Wow Brian,Stunning Wild Life Action Fine Art with a Powerful Message from Above!A Fav!L/F! David&I wish You a Good,Safe&Healthy Day!God Bless!Dee&David
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