Like so many of his paintings I found this to be thought provoking, inspiring, and very timely for the world we live in.
This is how Jon McNaughton describes the meaning of the painting.
"This painting has over 100 figures, both good and bad, men and women that have left their footprints on Christianity. The man in the middle represents the modern Christian...a man who must decide whether or not he will stand up for his Christian beliefs. Many are shouting out to him what to do. He raises his hand to say, "Be still, for I know that Jesus in the Christ!" He touches Jesus' shoulder to indicate that he gets his strength for the Master. Today, Christians are the most persecuted people in the entire world. Yet many of us stand idly by as we are mocked and persecuted for what we know to be true. As true Christians, we must not fear to speak the truth, even if it means we have to stand alone in the world" -Jon McNaughton
Something to think about.
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