Crumbling Walls/Rising Light

"Crumbling Walls/Rising Light"

So often in life, we find ourselves bound by walls of darkness that hinder us from being the people that God desires for us to be.  This painting is a rendering of seeing those dark walls crumble as the Light of Christ rises over our lives and in our hearts.  Jesus brings freedom, hope and life.  He tears down walls of anger, violence addiction and pain.  He restores all things lost and brings about abundant provision.  And like Jerico....as the walls fall, the promise rises.

Dream

"Dream"

God has placed a God-sized dream in each of our hearts.  This is a visual reminder to allow that dream to grow.  Nurtured and watered by the Word of God and the Holy Spirit's presence in our lives, that dream will lead us to the perfect plan of God for our lives.  

"May He grant yo according to your heart's desire, and fulfill all your purpose." - Psalm 20:4

"For the Love of Metallics"

All through scripture, the use of symbolism with precious metals is evident.  Silver and gold are representative of wealth, prosperity, purity, holiness....etc.  And bronze is used often times to represent various kingdoms and the falling away of faithful people.  Copper is used many times to represent the poor...such as the poor widow in the new testament who gave her only two copper pieces as an offering to the LORD.  I wanted to render a painting that pulled the metallics together to show the totallity and sovereignty of God...over the wealthy and the poor.  He is the God of all creation...copper, bronze, silver and gold.  The poorest to the wealthiest...He is Lord over all the earth, His precious creation.

Psalm 1:1-3

"Blessed is the man who walks not in the council of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night.  He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper." - Psalm 1:1-3

"The King of My Heart"

"The King of My Heart"

-Dayna Lopez, Artist

This was painted with black and metallic silver acrylics on stretched canvas during a live worship session at North Palm Ministry Center.  It is 16 x 20 in.

It is a rendering of the position that Jesus Christ holds in the heart of believers...His followers.  He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, yes, but He is also the King of each of our hearts.  He is Lord over our lives.  This is His true position...on His Throne as the Eternal King.

A Kingdom of Kings and Priests

"A Kingdom of Priests and Kings"

by Dayna Lopez

The Bible teaches us many times that those who follow after Jesus Christ and seek to live in the "Light" as He is in the light, will have the reward of serving with Him in His Kingdom as co-heirs as priests and kings.  He has promised to bless those who love Him and serve Him now with governmental authority and the anointing of the power of His Holy Spirit.

Christians are called to take His Presence to the nations and share the Good  News with all people.  As we do this, He gives us the governmental anointing of Priests and Kings.  This is our identity in Christ.  We may live in this world for a time, but this world does not give us our identity.  Our identity is assured with Jesus as His friends and as the children of our Heavenly Father.

Tongues of Fire

"Tongues of Fire"

16 x 20 in.

This painting is a rendering of the baptism of the Holy Spirit from Acts 2:1-4.  As the disciples were in unity together, the Holy Spirit descended on them as "tongues of fire" and they were filled with the anointing and power of God.

It is also interesting to note that in Matthew 3:11, John the Baptist referred to One who was coming that would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire. That One he spoke of is Jesus Christ.  As His followers seek after Him in faith and obedience, He fills them with the Holy Spirit and with the fire of His Presence in their lives.