Joanne Lepp
When the gathering in Armenia took place in November 2023, I felt very connected with what was taking place. From watching online, there were a number of themes shared both in the sessions and the prophetic words, some of which I tried to represent in the painting. Firstly, there was a significant and deep time spent in worship and in prayer at Mt Ararat itself, where Noah's ark rested. The Armenian flute, the duduk, represents ‘the song of the land’ which the Armenian people released in the gathering as they shared their hearts and recent losses. Visions were shared of seeing the Lion of Judah roaring over Armenia releasing the sound of Almighty Elohenu Adonai. Also seen were the horses released from heaven to do His commands on the earth. A ‘rebirthing, redeeming and renewing of life’ are represented by the dove which was released as a corporate healing took place with those from the nations loving on the Armenian people.
The painting was presented to Papa Gideon Chiu, recognizing his undaunted devotion to the Body and commitment to Jesus Christ. Papa Gideon has been away from his home and church family much of this year because of his call to serve in the nations but has brought back into our midst an inheritance from the nations. We honour him and love him. May God’s presence continue to lead him.