The Commissioning of Isaiah

Acrylic Painting 28 5/8” x 29 1/2”

The Commissioning of Isaiah explores the concept of forgiveness—how in a heartbeat our wrongs, our shame, our epic fails—all are wiped away when a contrite heart comes before God. Even more mind-boggling is the freedom that comes not just for the Forgiven, but of the Forgiver, too. I have found that when I extend forgiveness (even to those who don’t acknowledge thespian they’ve caused), my willingness to forgive them is directly related to the amount of freedom and healing I experience.

When Isaiah saw the face of God, he figured he was a dead man; instead, he found forgiveness and a passionate calling for his life’s mission. The Commissioning of Isaiah captures that moment when fear and hopelessness turned to awe and the receiving of unmerited grace and forgiveness—a gift that’s available to us all.