From a magical shot of lightening displaying the circuits between heaven and earth to a child’s delight in Dandelions and beauty of mother nature: The stunning entries of Pop Isaiah’s photography, painting and prose competition.
Sky akvarel, Zadar CroatiaGod is someone who I allow to take my burdens. At times I feel that I am in metaphorical “wastelands” and it is in those places God raises me up to loftier places.Cardinal is a special sign from someone in heaven!Hurricane Ridge, Olympic Penninsula, WATigersGod communicates with man through nature 100%. As an artist I draw so much of my inspiration from the natural world. Earth was the first great masterpiece, so intricately designed down to the smallest details. Through nature we should all hear God’s will.God communicates with man through nature 100%. As an artist I draw so much of my inspiration from the natural world. Earth was the first great masterpiece, so intricately designed down to the smallest details. Through nature we should all hear God’s will.Heaven’s tearSimplicity is joyfulWhile at a festival to save the Hemlock trees, there was a kayak on the lake that we were able to use.It’s amazing to see such beauty that God created. I am blessed to have the opportunity to see destinations like this! Praise God!First solo backing trip below freezing temperature under the maroon bells, Colorado.God’s creation leaves me speechless every time. Makes me want to praise him! This is a picture of Mount Hood above clouds in Washington.Nature is the reflection of God, the revelation of God in the world around us. God revealed in the beauty of His creation around us. This picture was taken at Lost Lake in Oregon of Mount Hood.Early Morning devotions with a view. God’s beauty is beyond words.How are there so many people that can ignore the evidence of this beauty, and claim that there is no GOD?Summer SunsetsDoes God speak in nature? Yes he’s saying…don’t build here!I don’t really care if i win or not its okayA beauty of black, and whiteThe beauty of smooth silky waterWhen destruction hits and you feel defeated and lost. Look around, then you see a tiny little flower smaller then a dime catch your eye. God placed it there for you, transcending “HOPE” and to never give up.Illuminating the wayAt last, A heading.“In the beginning God created heavens and the Earth” Genesis 1:1Pastel painting 8×18″ After the Storm – PatagoniaThe cabin in jungleNature and human synergy.Digital artSunrise over Sunnyside WA canalLooking at the worst winter in a century from Snipes Mountain in Sunnyside WAAs a young adult, life is hectic, busy, distracting. Many in good ways but also in bad ways. Feels like life gets out of control & I get wrapped up in my daily duties. But it’s amazing to see the Lord work inside of me & lead me to the end of the light.The Dunes at Night.Midnight in the CanyonHe created us and what we can create together is limitless.Safe in his hands! We were remodeling a cabin up in the mountains when this little bird flew in through the one open window not once, but three times! Each time it trusted my father to gently pick it up and set it free.Sometimes you just have to go somewhere quiet and listen. “Consider the lilies of the field… if God so clothe the grass of the field… will he not much more clothe you?” – Matthew 6:28,30The heavens declare the glory of God; the skyies proclaim the work of his hands. – Psalm 19:1Colorful autumn miracle in Zagreb, Croatia.The beauty of earthSunsets almost seem as if we were looking through the gates of Heaven.A little deer I saw in the woodsSpring colors in Japan. One of the event in spring at Motosuko Resort in Mt. Fuji area. It’s at their best in end of April to beginning of May.Dandelion DelightMidst the treesChasing sunsetsGenesis 1:20-23 Then God said, “Let the waters swarm with fish and other life. Let the skies be filled with birds of every kind.”Circuits Between Heaven and EarthThe Yonder Star was a sign right?“Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy rearward.” Isaiah 58:8Despite the pain that we put nature through, we’re born innocent, as is nature. As a result, sometimes those that communicate with nature are those that approach it with the desire to communicate.Heaven’s DesertMother’s NatureThe Symbolic God Tree. 2 Eden trees ~ Mother Eloh (Tree of Knowledge), representing journey from Heaven>Earth.)+ Father El (Tree of Life) representing journey from Earth > Heaven. Plan of Salvation). Together, AS ONE, they are Elohim=GOD.Isaiah 40:8 The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze. Then sings my soul , My Savior God to Thee, How great Thou Art, How great Thou Art!“All of beauty in the Earth bears the fingerprint of the Master Creator.” -Gordon B. HinckleySunset in Arizona with my familyThese are pictures I took and made them into digital art pieces!For the Lord shall comfort Zion: he will comfort all her waste places; and he will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody. Isaiah 51:3And the Lord shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not. Isaiah 58:11Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH is my strength and my song. Isaiah 12:2Love sunsetAt the request of my sister I used my skill to create her favorite scripture with lettering that I felt portrayed the message. I penciled it and traced and then inked it by hand and uploaded it on my computer. Her copy was hand inked with color pens.One profound way God communicates with man through nature is found in the trees. Observing them we witness tiny seeds spring to life, bring forth fruit, and eventually fade from spectacular beauty to apparent death only to await a marvelous resurrection.Golden moments.The cabin in jungleLight filtering through the Rainforest in Portland, OregonIn Spain, this oil painting depicting the view across the bridge toward several churches brings God, man and nature together.“Sunset Over the Marshes” Pastel 9″x13″
Pop Isaiah would like to thank all of you for sharing your perspective of how God talks to man through nature. You are truly valuable to our developing Isaiah community. We hope you had fun, and we hope you’ll consider participating in future events.
This reminds me of how easy it is to recognize what I’ve been blessed with, definitely need to be more observant and express my gratitude for earth and all its magnificence.
I love how creative and beautiful each of these pieces are. It’s hard to deny the fact that God speaks through nature when looking at these works.
This reminds me of how easy it is to recognize what I’ve been blessed with, definitely need to be more observant and express my gratitude for earth and all its magnificence.