In His Image - A reflection of Belonging

“In His Image” 12 x 16 oil on canvas

In His Image – A Reflection of Belonging

“Do you see how your hand fits in my hand? That's because you were made in my image. You reflect the Father, you reflect Me. Everything you do is a reflection of who you belong to and you belong to Me.”

That was the heart behind my 12 x 16 oil on canvas painting titled “In His Image.”

When God formed humanity, He didn’t just create us as another part of His masterpiece—He designed us in His own likeness. This truth, found all throughout Scripture, points us back to our identity: we belong to Him.

Isaiah 43:1 declares,“But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.’”

These words are more than comfort—they are a promise. God calls us by name, claims us as His own, and reminds us that our lives reflect His heart.

A Painting of Connection and Identity

In this artwork, two hands connect—one reaching, the other receiving. It is an image of trust, identity, and belonging. Just as a child places their hand in the hand of a parent, we are invited to place our lives into the hands of our Creator.

The message is simple yet profound: you were made in His image. Every act of love, every choice of kindness, and every moment of surrender reflects the One who calls you His.

This painting serves as a reminder for daily life: your worth isn’t determined by what the world says about you. Your worth comes from the God who made you, redeemed you, and holds you in His hands.

When you glance at this painting, may it encourage you to step back into that truth: you belong to Him, and you were made to reflect His glory.

Scripture Inspiration

• Genesis 1:27 – “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”

• Isaiah 43:1 – “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.”

The Lord is my Shepherd - Psalm 23

The Good Shepherd: A Reflection in Paint

When Jesus spoke of Himself as the Good Shepherd in John 10, He gave us an image of deep love, sacrifice, and care. A shepherd doesn’t merely guide his sheep—he knows them, calls them by name, and even lays down his life for them.

In my painting “Good Shepherd” (24 x 18, Oil on Canvas), I wanted to capture that intimate reality. It’s easy to dwell on the goodness of Christ, but sometimes we overlook the incredible value He places on us. We are the sheep He considered worth His very life.

This painting is more than a picture; it’s an invitation. An invitation to walk in His footsteps, to live in His ways of love. Jesus said the greatest commandment is to love God and love others as ourselves (Matthew 22). Often we forget that last part—loving ourselves. Maybe today, we can begin there: receiving His love and then letting it overflow to those around us.

The Lord Is My Shepherd: The Hebrew Names of God

The second painting, “The Lord Is My Shepherd” (20 x 16, Oil on Canvas), is rooted in the beauty of Psalm 23: “The Lord is my shepherd.” In Hebrew, this phrase is written:יְהוָה רֹעִי (Yəhōvāh Rōʿî).

This name of God reminds us that He is not a distant ruler but an intimate Shepherd—One who sees, guides, and protects.

There’s a powerful connection to another moment in Scripture. In Genesis 16, Hagar encounters God in the wilderness and calls Him El Roi (רֳאִ֑י אֵ֣ל), meaning the God who sees me. The Hebrew root of Roi is the same as “shepherd.” To shepherd is to see, to notice, to be attentive.

What comfort to know that the Shepherd of Psalm 23 is also the God who sees our every tear and hears our every cry. This painting reflects that truth: the Shepherd both knows His sheep and never loses sight of them.

Two Paintings, One Shepherd

Both paintings—Good Shepherd and The Lord Is My Shepherd—point to the same eternal truth: God is near, attentive, and sacrificially loving. He not only leads us beside still waters, but He calls us valuable enough to give His life for.

As you reflect on these works, my prayer is that you hear the Shepherd’s voice reminding you: “You are seen. You are known. You are loved.”

The Lion of Judah and The Lamb of God

30" x 24" Oil on Canvas by Jessie DeCorsey

“Kingdom” – The Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God

The prophet Isaiah (ISA 11) paints a vision of a Kingdom unlike any the world has ever seen. He speaks of One who would come from the root of Jesse—David’s lineage— a banner of salvation for all people. Isaiah declares that “the world will shake at the force of His word. He will wear righteousness like a belt and truth like an undergarment.”

This is not only prophecy; it is a glimpse into the heart of God’s Kingdom. Isaiah describes a scene so radical it disrupts everything we know about fear, conflict, and survival:

“as the wolf and lamb will live together, the leopard will lie with the baby goat, the calf and yearling will be safe with the lion and a little child will lead them all" (Isaiah 11:6)

Here we see a vision of peace, shalom, and wholeness—a future hope where the reign of Christ brings restoration not only to humanity, but to all creation.

The Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God

Scripture weaves this story from Genesis to Revelation. In Genesis 49:10, Jacob prophesies of the coming ruler from Judah’s line, the Lion of Judah, who would hold all power and authority. Centuries later, John in Revelation 5 unveils the mystery: the Lion of Judah has overcome, yet He appears as a Lamb who was slain.

The word here for "overcome" means to have victory, prevailed, conquered. Interestingly it comes from the word "nike" (victory). This is His victory, the lamb that has overcome the world.

This is the paradox at the very center of the Kingdom: the Lion who reigns as the Lamb.

The Story Behind the Painting

My painting “Kingdom” carries this story of the One who came as the banner of salvation, the fulfillment of Isaiah’s prophecy, the Lion of Judah and the Lamb of God.

It is a visual meditation on the Kingdom of God that will never end—a Kingdom of peace, justice, and eternal victory.

During Holy Week and Easter, I pray that this painting reminds us not only of Christ’s sacrifice, but also of His triumph. He is the King who reigns forever, the Lamb who was slain, and the Lion who has overcome.

Amen.