Safe in The Shepherd's Arms

This oil on canvas painting portrays Christ in the Good Shepherd motif, leading His flock with strength and compassion. Like shepherds of ancient Israel who walked ahead of their sheep, guiding them with familiarity and trust, Christ strides forward, exemplifying the guidance and protection He offers to all who follow Him. In His arms, He cradles an injured lamb, representing those who have strayed and experienced hurt. Through the warm, earthy tones of the landscape and the gentle, reassuring details in Christ’s expression, the painting conveys a sense of peace and safety. The lamb, embraced in the Shepherd’s arms, symbolizes the grace available to those who, through repentance and faith, allow Christ to tend to their wounds and restore them to His flock.

“Safe in the Shepherd’s Arms” reflects Christ’s role as the Good Shepherd, who lovingly guides His flock forward and cares for each one. In ancient Israel, shepherds lead their sheep from the front, calling them by name and leading them along safe paths. This close relationship between shepherd and sheep serves as a profound metaphor for how Christ leads and protects us. In this painting, He boldly moves forward, representing His unwavering strength and guidance, while carrying an injured lamb—a symbol for those who have strayed and have been hurt by their actions. This injured lamb signifies those who feel unworthy due to mistakes but, through repentance and confession, are welcomed back and healed by His tender care. The painting is a reminder that Christ’s grace is boundless, embracing those who turn to Him and offering them the comfort and strength to journey onward.

Reproduced from the artist's original artwork of Oil on Canvas 72 x 48. Painted 2024.

Based in Saratoga Springs, Utah, Jordan is an atheist turned Christian oil painter, whose artistic voice found form and substance within an unexpected spiritual journey. 

Previously working known by the pseudonym J. Art Fox, Jordan initially painted figurative art and wildlife. While these oil paintings on collages were aesthetically pleasing, they lacked narrative direction and conviction, and ultimately left Jordan with an imperative sense of creating art that could convey more emotional depth and meaning.

Then, in 2022, the trajectory of Jordan's life and art took an extraordinary turn. A sequence of life-altering experiences challenged his Darwinian, materialist worldview, and ignited a spiritual transformation, leading to a conviction in the truth of Christ. As his faith deepened, it began to infuse his art, guiding his brush strokes towards a harmonious blend of the personal spiritual journey and biblical narratives.

Today, Jordan’s mission is driven by an unwavering clarity: to inspire faith in Christ through art that masterfully blends Christian teaching with the oil painting tradition. He aspires to create work that resonates deeply, sparking spiritual curiosity, and inviting others onto their own transformative journey towards Christ.

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