By David Magiera
A symbolic vision of the church, the bride of Christ, rising above the clouds at the moment of the rapture.
The figure you see with her feet rising above the clouds at the very moment of the rapture (1 Thes. 4:16,17), represents the Church. She symbolizes the “Bride of Christ”. (Rev. 19:7) The bride is clothed in the garments of salvation, “fine white linen” which is symbolic of being "born again" (John 3:3); the bride is also arrayed in a “robe of righteousness” which is symbolic of being "filled with the Spirit." (John 3:5) "For God hath clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness." (Isaiah. 61:10; 49:18)
Her long flowing hair, ablaze in the wind, represents the Glory of God upon His bride (1 Cor. 11:15). The billowing full shoulders symbolize the abundant Grace of God; the upper cape symbolizes His covering of Truth; the lower cape symbolizes His covering of Justice. Her hands are poised in reverence and adoration for the Lamb of God -- our Bridegroom.
Emerging from the folds of the robe, symbol-ically showing they are "in" Christ, are seven human figures representing His Church. Their names are Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum,Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. (Rev. Ch. 2&3) They also represent the seven letters to the churches of Asia and remind us of the warnings and conditions given by Jesus to “overcome” -- to overcome the flesh and be ready as His "bride" when He returns.
The male and female figures which appear in the upper portion of the robe have their eyes closed; they symbolize the "dead in Christ" who will rise first. The figures in the lower portion have their eyes open; they symbolize those in Christ who will "still be alive" when the trumpet sounds and the Lord comes for His bride. (1Thes. 4:16) They represent those who are “looking for His coming!” (Hebrews 9:28)
A brooch and sash secure the robe to the bride. On the face of the brooch is embossed the cross of Calvary, the Cross of our salvation. At the base of the cross appears a crest of olive leaves symbolizing Christ's victory over sin, Satan and death, His eternal peace and the union of Jew and Gentile. Upon the cross rests an image of a dove, the symbol of the Holy Spirit, our “Teacher and Comforter”… and finally, engraved down the length of the sash are the words of our Lord: "I am the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end.” (Rev. 22:13)
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By David Magiera
This elegant dove sculpture is 7” wide. It was originally conceived and sculpted around the year 1980. It has become the centerpiece of my prophetic works over the years. It can be hung on a wall or placed on a desk. The Holy Spirit was an integral part of its creation.
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"ONE FLESH" symbolizes God's perfect union between a man and a women: the union in marriage, a union in spirit, mind and body. The fruits of that union are love, peace, hope, harmony, unity, equality and a common goal. In a word, it symbolizes "oneness." And like every marriage, it is a work in progress.
In an artistic sense, the oneness can be discerned in the strong, symphonic lines which define the male and female torsos into a singular, harmonious image. Their eyes,subtly common yet distant point; a symbolic gesture conveying a union with a common vision and a united spirit.
The woman’s body presents a comely, curved image highlighted with a long graceful neck and flowing breasts. Her strong curving hips, and her poised head -- looking into the future -- compliment the man from every perspective.
Strong, without being offensive, the man’s body presents smooth muscular arms, masculine shoulders and a strong back. His enlarged, powerful hands are delicately placed to hold and protect the woman. It all works to convey his gentle, caring strength.
They are symbolically equal in their relationship, And though the woman is positioned first, the man’s head is shown leading -- a visual signature of the man’s headship balanced with their equality.
As you study the two figures and contemplate the serenity of the image, you will begin to feel the oneness it portrays. In the final analysis, we all share the inner need to be united to -- and completed by -- our physical counterpart.
"ONE FLESH" symbolizes God's perfect union between a man and a women: the union in marriage, a union in spirit, mind and body. The fruits of that union are love, peace, hope, harmony, unity, equality and a common goal. In a word, it symbolizes "oneness." And like every marriage, it is a work in progress.
In an artistic sense, the oneness can be discerned in the strong, symphonic lines which define the male and female torsos into a singular, harmonious image. Their eyes,subtly common yet distant point; a symbolic gesture conveying a union with a common vision and a united spirit.
The woman’s body presents a comely, curved image highlighted with a long graceful neck and flowing breasts. Her strong curving hips, and her poised head -- looking into the future -- compliment the man from every perspective.
Strong, without being offensive, the man’s body presents smooth muscular arms, masculine shoulders and a strong back. His enlarged, powerful hands are delicately placed to hold and protect the woman. It all works to convey his gentle, caring strength.
They are symbolically equal in their relationship, And though the woman is positioned first, the man’s head is shown leading -- a visual signature of the man’s headship balanced with their equality.
As you study the two figures and contemplate the serenity of the image, you will begin to feel the oneness it portrays. In the final analysis, we all share the inner need to be united to -- and completed by -- our physical counterpart.
