Title: The Piercing of the Dragon

This began in my mind as simply an artistic exercise between what I considered other more important pieces. It was designed to keep the eye of the viewer captivated within the edges of the canvas, constantly returning to the center.

Each time someone saw me working on it and I dismissed it casually as 'nothing, really, just an exercise,' I felt the Lord’s gentle reprimand. "This painting is not nothing," and I had to quit saying it. As it developed, and I let go of whether or not I saw its significance, He began to show me its import.

The dragon represented here is the dragon of scripture in the book of Revelation, the great serpent. He is not gruesome or fearsome or ugly. He is, in fact, beautiful. In this context, he is the enemy of our souls who comes to deceive us and draw us into evil, therefore, he does not show his true nature or his true appearance. He beguiles us.

The deep blue in this painting represents the hands of the Almighty, one cupping the dragon in the heavenlies, and the other crashing down to pierce him and utterly destroy him. God’s wrath is kindled against those who entice, lure, and deceive His children into unholiness. One day His enemies will be destroyed. There is no escape for them.

Note: For those to whom the dragon is a symbol of strength, power, and overcoming of evil, I intend no disrespect. For those who religiously object to this explanation, I apologize for any offense you have chosen to take. It was not intended, either.

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