"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28
I continue to be amazed at how much Jesus Christ wants us to have a relationship with Him. He doesn't just want us to know about Him, He wants us to know Him. And so when creating this painting, I wanted the focus of the painting to be on His hand, on the invitation extended. A reminder that "His hand is stretched out still" (Isaiah 9:12). He's there waiting, we just have to reach out and take it.
"Behold I stand at the door and knock; if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me." - Revelation 3:20