HAULING IN THE CATCH

"Hauling in the Catch"

Pam Finlay

Watercolour on Paper

February 2016

 

God's catch is of hearts and souls.  The net is full of fish, a great spiritual harvest of God.   

 

There are seven people in the painting.  The number seven in scripture speaks of spiritual maturity.   There are fifteen fish in the net. One scripture that mentions both the numbers fifteen and seven is in Leviticus 23:34, entering into the Feast of Tabernacles.

34 Speak to the children of Israel, saying: The fifteenth day of this seventh month shall be the Feast of Tabernacles for seven days to The Lord (NKJV)  

The scriptures that follow mention about the Sabbath-rest, entering in to God's perfect rest.  The seventh year Sabbath and the Year of Jubilee is mentioned in Leviticus 25:1-55. Hebrews 4:9,10 also mentions about the Sabbath-rest.   We are currently in a year of Jubilee. 

Holy Spirit also took me to the following scriptures and I noticed how they speak of a new direction.   The first scripture I was given for this painting speaks of a new direction.  

Matthew 4:
18 And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon called a Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen.
19 Then He said to them, "Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men".
20 They immediately left their nets and followed Him.  

These two disciples were called to take a new direction, a new path for their lives (NKJV)

In Mark 3:7 Jesus went in a new direction too and a great multitude followed Him.  
7 And Jesus withdrew to the sea with His disciples; and a great multitude from Galilee followed; and also from Judea (NKJV) 

Follow Jesus in the direction He desires for you to go.  Rest in His glory.  Enjoy His heavenly rest.  He is the only way.

Blessings and love,

Pam

 



THE HOLY CITY

Pam Finlay

"The Holy City"

Acrylic on Canvas

February 2016

This painting was started a month ago and in the background I could see many things but the most obvious were the rays of light coming down from the top left of the painting like a portal of light radiating from heaven.    When I placed the painting onto the easel this week straight away Holy Spirit showed me a carpet of gemstones in the foreground and in the background I could see Mount Zion.  Later that same day Holy Spirit led me to paint the tree of life in the painting and He also prompted me to paint the Holy City coming from above(a golden city) in the top left hand corner.  The “Son” rays are radiating from the Holy City and illuminating the whole earth with His glory.   The first scripture He gave me which led me to paint the tree of life was

Revelation 22:14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter through the gates into the city (NKJV)

 

He also led me to Revelation 21:9-27, which speaks about the glory of the New Jerusalem.

The precious gemstones in the foreground of the painting represent the foundations of the wall of the city as spoken of in Revelation 21 and He also reminded me of the scriptures in 1 Peter which speak of “His living stones”  

1 Peter 2:

4 Coming to Him as a living stone, rejected by men, but chosen by God and precious,

5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.  His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light (NKJV)

 

This picture that Holy Spirit gave is a picture of our destiny in Christ.  We are to be bright lights radiating from the “Son”, like the scripture speaks of in Isaiah 60:

1 Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you,

2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you.

3 The gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising. 

4 Lift up your eyes all around, and see; They all gather together, they come to you; Your sons shall come from afar, And your daughters shall be nursed at your side.

5 Then you shall see and become radiant, And your heart shall swell with joy; Because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, The wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you (NKJV)

The scripture from Psalm 24:7-10 is speaking to my heart too.

7 Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in.

8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, The LORD mighty in battle

9 Lift up your heads, O you gates! Lift up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in.

10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, He is the King of glory (NKJV)

 

and Matthew 6:33

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you (NKJV)

 

 

As I looked at the finished painting He showed me a small but very significant yellow flower growing at the base of the tree.  God sees that one flower and He helps it to grow.  A very special picture of where the LORD is preparing to take us.  We are on a very special journey with the King of glory.  I am excited and expectant, aren’t you?

Blessings and love

Pam

 

 

 

THE ISLANDS OF THE SEA

"The Islands of the Sea"

Pam Finlay

Acrylic on canvas

January 2016

In my spirit I hear “Islands” as I am painting this picture of an aerial view of the Torres Strait, situated in a stretch of water between Cape York Peninsula and Papua New Guinea, the most northern tip of Queensland, Australia.  The Lord has placed these islands on my heart since visiting Horn Island and Thursday Island in December 2015 for the “Creating an Atmosphere of Expectancy Faith Conference”. The ocean was painted first and then Holy Spirit prompted me to make the coastland from a collage of pieces, a mosaic of fragments unifying to make one whole.  He placed the first two scriptures below on my heart as I was painting and stirred up excitement in my spirit while I read and He revealed more and more scriptures as I meditated upon His word. 

The word “Islands” is mentioned 35 instances in scripture.  Upon research I discovered that in scripture “Island” is used as a symbol of the gentile nations.  Isle or Island also means coastland. 

 
Jesus is recovering all.  He is the restorer of all things.   His holy remnant are gathering, bringing forth a declaration of praise, are stirred up with His zeal, are being filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, believing in the truth and power of His word.  By faith we obey.  Our faith in God makes us whole.  His word changes us.  Jesus Christ is the strength of our life, He is our hope.  In Him we can walk in newness of life. 

Isaiah 11

9 They shall not hurt nor destroy in all My holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.
10 And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, who shall stand as a banner to the people; for the Gentiles shall seek Him, and His resting place shall be glorious.
11 It shall come to pass in that day that the Lord shall set His hand again the second time to recover the remnant of His people who are left, from Assyria and Egypt, from Pathros and Cush, from Elam and Shinar, from Hamath and the islands of the sea.
12 He will set up a banner for the nations, and will assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth.(NKJV)

Isaiah 42

10 Sing to the LORD a new song, and His praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it.  You coastlands and you inhabitants of them!
11 Let the wilderness and its cities lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar inhabits, let the inhabitants of Sela sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains.
12 Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare His praise in the coastlands.
13 The LORD shall go forth like a mighty man; He shall stir up His zeal like a man of war.  He shall cry out, yes, shout aloud; He shall prevail against His enemies.

Isaiah 66

19 I will set a sign among them; and those among them who escape I will send to the nations: to Tarshish and Pul and Lud, who draw the bow, and Tubal and Javan, to the coastlands afar off who have not heard My fame nor seen My glory.  And they shall declare My glory among the Gentiles. (NKJV)

 Isaiah 24

15 Therefore glorify the LORD God of Israel in the dawning light, the name of the LORD God of Israel in the coastlands of the sea.(NKJV)

The scripture from Isaiah 61 is also speaking to my heart. His people filled with everlasting joy, possessing double, such a glorious promise from the Lord. 

The greatness of our God.  Glory, glory, glory hallelujah to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  He rules and reigns and the whole earth will be filled with the knowledge of His glory.

Psalm 97
1 The LORD reigns! Let the earth rejoice!  May many islands be glad(ISV).
Blessings and love,

Pam

GOD'S WAVES OF GLORY

"On the Waves of Glory"

Pam Finlay
December 2015

"Riding on the Waves of Glory"

Pam Finlay

December 2015

 

“ON THE WAVES OF GLORY”

It's not often that I am given a series of paintings that very similarly express a vision. With this series of paintings it is a case of the first will be last and the last will be first and I hear the scripture in Matthew 20:16 resonating in my heart.  There is a reward set before us.  This painting which was painted last I was led to call - "On the Waves of Glory".  Praise is expressing love and devotion to our Lord.  Waves of praise and worship, with hands lifted high and coming to Him on bended knee, God is moving through His people and filling the earth with His glory.  

Habakkuk 2:14F

For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea (NKJV)

Psalm 72:19

And blessed be His glorious name forever!  And let the whole earth be filled with His glory.  Amen and amen (NKJV)

Holy Spirit is coming in wave after wave, wash and drink in the glory of His presence.  Be carried on the current of His waves.  Be filled with the beauty of His Spirit, He is washing us clean as we lift our praises to Him.  God inhabits the praises of His people. Praise lifts us into God's presence and power, He dwells in the atmosphere.  Praise is the opening to enter into His glory.

Psalm 22:3

Yet, I know that you are most holy; it's indisputable.  You are God-Enthroned, surrounded with songs, living among the shouts of praise of your princely people (TPL)

Psalm 100:4

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise (NKJV)

Psalm 66:2

Sing praise about the glory of His name. Make His praise glorious (ISV) 

 

Praise, praise, praise the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!!!

 “RIDING ON THE WAVES OF GLORY”

God is flooding the earth with wave after wave of His glory.   He wants us to be one with the waves, lifting our never ending praises to Him, being transparent like the crystal clear waters. 

 

This was the first in a series of paintings that the Lord gave me to paint in early December 2015.  After I finished painting I noticed that the wave resembled huge angel wings.  We are covered under the shadow of his wings  

I could see His waves of glory coming over the nations and the face of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah appeared in the wave as if He was watching the tidal wave coming in to shore, transforming lives, washing people clean. The three white horses also appeared in the wave and immediately I thought of the Godhead Three in One, and the white horse being symbolic of power and purity in the Word of God.  Praise is the key to intimacy with the Father.   I could see the outlines in the foreground of people lifting their hands in praise and also coming to Him on bended knee, postured in humility, basking in the Lords’ presence, filled with His light, carrying His glory to the nations, living His word.   Jesus Christ, the word made flesh endures forever.

Scriptures received for this painting were Psalm 91:4, John 1:14, Isaiah 60:1-2, 2 Corinthians 3:18.

As I was preparing to share this painting at our local church congregation on the 10/1/16 Holy Spirit gave me two more scriptures pertaining to the painting being Isaiah 66:12, Habakkuk 2:14.

Love and Blessings,

Pam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GOD'S GOLDEN GARDEN

God's Golden Garden

Pam Finlay

Acrylic on Paper

Only in God’s garden can we find peace.  Living in His rest there refreshes our thirsty souls.  The door to His sacred garden is open, access is through obedience and faithfulness. 

 In the beginning God desired for man to dwell in the Garden of Eden.  He placed man there to tend and watch over His garden.

Genesis 2:15

The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and keep it (ESV)

 

There are different times and seasons in God’s garden.  His garden dwells in our hearts, His Holy Spirit lives on the inside.   Sometimes it is a time to plant, sometimes a time to water.  

Ecclesiastes 3:1

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven(KJV)

 

Sometimes it is a time to cease from works and enjoy the rest.

Hebrews 4:10

For he that is entered into his rest, he also has ceased from his own works, as God did from his (NKJV)

God has designed every person with a unique gifting to carry out His plan on earth.  We all need one another to successfully fulfil His purposes for mankind.  When we are faithful in following Him he causes us to flourish and grow.  Sometimes He prunes us when we need to let go of things that are holding us back.  Holy Spirit will encourage your soul to find rest.  He prepares people to receive His word, offering His living water to restore your soul.   He sows the word in our hearts.  He cultivates His people to prepare them for a fruitful harvest. 

The gateway to this golden garden points to perfect rest.  Walking through the garden and smelling the fragrant aroma, this is the perfect pathway to wholeness.  A place of sunshine, the light of Christ shining brightly within, that’s the way to fruitfulness, the heart stepping into the eternal, laying our burdens at Jesus’ feet and living a glorious life, that's paradise.

 

Love and Blessings

Pam

January 2016

A PLATE FIT FOR THE KING - HEAVENLY MANNA

"A Plate Fit For The King - Heavenly Manna"

Acrylic on Canvas

 

 Jesus is extending an invitation to come dine with Him at the Banquet table.  There is awesome food, 3 Tiers, levels, realms of understanding, body, soul, spirit.  The third tier heavenly, being pure sweetness.  Come and feast at the Banquet table, being willing and obedient to the Lord.  Come eat of His heavenly delights.  His word is awesome food for your soul and spirit, eternal food to nourish you forever.  You will never go hungry.  

Psalm 63:5 

My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And my mouth shall praise you with joyful lips 

Psalm 107:9

For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness

Like the scripture tells us in Joel 2:26 

You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, who has dealt wondrously with you; and My people shall never be put to shame

Rev 3:20 

Behold I stand at the door and knock.  If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with me. 

Other scriptures I have been led to are: 

Luke 14:15-24, Is 25:6, Ps 23, Is 1:19, Is 55: 1-2, Joel 2:24-26, Rev 7:16-17, Matt 22:1-14.

Banquet is mentioned 72 times in the bible ( I am sure through seeking these scriptures God will reveal much more).

The table is set. There is an invitation by Christ to attend His banquet supper.  I am ready to come dine with you Lord with all joy.  

Love and blessings,

Pam

1 January 2016 

MERCY

Pam Finlay

"Mercy"

10 December 2015

Acrylic on Paper



The face of an angel appeared in the background of this painting.   I could see a bright white area where the face of the angel is.  I knew Holy Spirit was leading me to paint the angel as I see the vibrant colours that are in the background of this painting while I am praising and worshipping Him.  At these moments Holy Spirit lets me know that the messengers he sends are surrounding me.   God's angels gaze on with much love as we sing songs of worship to the Lamb of God.

After I finished painting I asked Holy Spirit what was to be the title of the painting and I kept hearing Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.  The scripture that came into my spirit was James 2:13 For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment (ESV).  God delights in showing mercy (Micah 8:18-19).  To extend kindness and love to someone else is to be merciful. 

Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly , to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God(NKJV)

Through the blood of Jesus we have “mercy” given to us eternally.  Because of the blood He shed for us we are cleansed from sin.  He is continually cleansing us of the old sin nature as we come to Him with a repentant heart. He erases our iniquity and remembers it no more. His precious blood protects us from all things evil seen and unseen.  He is our source of protection and He makes atonement for our sins.

Psalm 91:3-4
3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. 
4 He shall cover you with His feathers and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler (NKJV)
Hebrews 8:12-13
12 “For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their lawless deeds I will remember no more.”
13 In that He says, “A new covenant,” He has made the first obsolete.  Now what is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready to vanish away (NKJV).

 We receive God’s mercy, love and kindness in Christ Jesus.  We receive of His great love as we press through to the promise, abiding in Him.   We can also show mercy to others through being kind and compassionate.  Matthew 5:7(the Beatitudes) speaks of being merciful and obtaining mercy. 

 The meaning of mercy is compassionate, kind, spared of judgment or harm, danger or trouble. God is our refuge and fortress in whom we can dwell. 

Psalm 91 s a scripture that reminds me that He has assigned His angels charge over us to guard and protect us on His behalf. 
Psalm 91:
 11God sends angels with special orders to protect you wherever you go, defending you from all harm.
12 IF you walk into a trap they’ll be there for you and keep you from stumbling! (TPT)
Another scripture that gives reference to His angels is Hebrews 1:7 And of the angels He says:  Who makes His angels spirits and His minsters a flame of fire (NKJV)

 At the beginning of each day I say a prayer and I thank God for His favour, grace and mercy that is surrounding me and the people I will meet.  God is divinely preserving us. 

Jude 1:1, 2
1 Jude, a bondservant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, to those who are called, sanctified by God, the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ:
2 Mercy, peace and love be multiplied to you.
Hebrews 4:16  Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need
Titus 3:5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit. 

God is promising a complete transformation of our heart and life by the Holy Spirit.  Our life-style is to reflect Christ. 
Ephesians 2:4 But God who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He saved us (NKJV)

Interestingly I have noticed scriptures that mention mercy also mention truth.  They go hand in hand.

Psalm 85:10 Mercy and truth have met together; righteousness and peace have kissed
Psalm 57:3 He shall send from heaven and save me; He reproaches the one who swallow me up.  Selah God shall send forth His mercy and His truth. 
Psalm 89:
14 Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne; Mercy and truth go before your face. 
15 Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound!
16 In Your name they rejoice all day long, and in Your righteousness they are exalted.
17 For You are the glory of their strength, and in Your favour our horn is exalted.
18 For our shield belongs to the Lord, and our king to the Holy One of Israel (NKJV)

Thank you Lord for Your mercy and Your truth.  We are loved by Your everlasting love and are underneath the everlasting arms.  We can rejoice and walk in the light of Your countenance. Thank you for teaching us to express love and compassion to others every day.   Your joy is our strength.  To You be all the glory.  Amen.

Blessings and love
Pam