Pam Finlay
"Centenary Blooms"
Acrylic on Canvas
September 2017
There is always a minutes silence at ANZAC ceremonies to
remember the servicemen and women who have fought for our country. This painting is of red poppies which are
traditionally symbolic of the commemoration and remembrance of the ANZACS.
This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the
Charge of the ANZAC Light Horse Regiment at Beersheba. My husband and I will be attending a special
commemorative ceremony at Beersheba on the 31 October 2017. We will be following the victory path of the
brave, mounted infantry of the ANZACS.
This painting has been underway for a number of months
and it was only this week that God started to share with me about the
significance of what He had been leading me to paint.
A few days ago Holy Spirit was pressing on me to reread
the book of Joshua in particular Chapter 6.
I noticed the similarities between the ANZACS and Joshua and his
army. The ANZACS claimed victory in a
number of hours and Joshua and his army in 7 days. The soldiers remained silent and they were
masters at staying hidden until instructed to take the city and overcome the
enemy. They overcame all odds to claim
victory. The ANZACS were heroes at
battling for God’s holy city, Jerusalem and Joshua and his army for Jericho.
In the book of Joshua Chapter 6 there was a command to
silence until God instructed the people to shout. When you are commanded to be silent, be
silent. Sin could spoil your hope of
victory. Silence doesn’t need
explanation. Give time for the trumpet sound of God to completely penetrate
your heart and mind. Listen and be
guided by that sound. Shout a victory
shout as the trumpets blow. Experience
resurrection victory as you have ears to hear the sound and your eyes become
finely tuned to the ways of the spirit.
Do what God says to do and you will walk in VICTORY.
Those walls are coming down once and for all. Jericho is symbolic of our walk of
faith. Jesus won the victory for us 2000
years ago. The battle has already been
won for you. Give a shout of triumph for
your God. Remember those who have gone
before you fighting the good fight of faith and honour them.
Blessings
Pam
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