The Wilderness | Portrait
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About The Wilderness
A note from Mark Mabry
The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness. Forty days. No food. Then the devil came. Three temptations. Three refusals. Jesus did not yield.
The devil left Him, Luke says, until an opportune time. The fight would never be over… just paused.
There is a war on men. The devil goes after husbands and fathers and sons, young and old, the way he went after Jesus that day.
Sometimes the wilderness is financial collapse, family pressure, feeling our own mortality, or the quiet killer of a phone in our pocket…
Casting him out is rarely elegant. Not long ago my son asked me to take him to a bridge near our house so he could throw his phone into the river. He did not need a sermon. He was in his wilderness and he needed to take a dramatic stand. (I took him.)
Facing the devil rarely feels elegant. It feels like a fight. It hurts.
But on the other side of that pain are the prizes worth living for… love, family, peace.
Every man needs to remember that Jesus faced temptation.
The women who love us need to know what their husbands and sons are walking through every day. Their men are being attacked, the way Jesus was attacked.
I collaborated on "The Wilderness" with my friend, a South African painter named Pieter Van Tonder.
It's based above the Dead Sea in the Judean Wilderness. I have stood there. It's a harsh environment. The light is not flattering. We were not trying to make this pretty.
We wanted a piece of art that honored the ruggedness every man feels when life gets heavy.
"Jesus… was led by the Spirit into the Wilderness…" — Luke 4:1 (NKJV)
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Testimonials
I still tear up at times when I look at this image. What a beautiful reminder that if we keep our eyes firmly fixed on Jesus…
Kathy, TN
When this piece came into our home Fred and I felt our home change.🙏
Julie, WA
One of my favorite things in my home—my @reflectionsofchrist portrait. This piece is so dear to my heart... it's placed in the center of my home, because my intention as a mother is to always have Christ be our center for everything we do. This artwork brings light and spirit to our family.
Rach Parcell, UT
I’m a huge believer in having some kind of art depicting the Savior in your home. It’s a wonderful talking piece and teaching moment for kids to see and ponder what the image means to them.
Bubba Page, UT
As my journey with God gets stronger over the years, I made it apparent to have his presence in my Home.
Teaching the kids his ways and his endless Love.
This piece symbolizes strength and the Light he brings into my life.
Randyl, FL
…I firmly believe that having Christ as the center of our homes can bring the Peace we are all constantly seeking, in the place we spend the most time, with the people we love so deeply!
Jasmine, ID
Nothing makes a home like beautiful art, these pictures really set a wonderful mood in our home!
Jase Bennett, Scottland
Lately, Fisher has been afraid of “monsters”. We pray every night, but I think seeing Jesus just outside his room really helps. No talk of monsters anymore!
It’s so important to instill God’s love on our boys and teach them about their Father.
Brittany Robinson, TX
My big gift this year brought me to tears. I can remember the first time I saw this print and it took my breath away. I need the daily reminder of Jesus, His power and His plan for me and my family.
Rainer, TN
Every time I look at this photo, I am reminded that I am cared for by the best Father. That no matter what happens around me, He is my protector… with Him I can walk on water.
Mila, WA
This picture in our entryways helps us pause, reflect, and ask ourselves “how can we be more like Christ?” on a daily basis.
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Betsy Mikesell, TN
I was always told to look for God in everything, how I live and look at life. It is important to me to have this picture of Jesus to be reminded daily of his kindness, wonder, and love. If remembrance is a value of yours; this is the perfect way to start!