Bethel to Zion
Description
In "Bethel to Zion" Rita Adams crafts a poignant digital painting, capturing Jacob's first night on the run from his brother Esau's deadly plot. Seeking refuge in the elevated place of Bethel, Jacob finds solace in a dream that transforms his fear and uncertainty into hope and promise.
As he sleeps, a golden staircase descends from heaven, attended by angels and culminating in the majestic presence of the Lord above Mount Moriah in Jerusalem. The divine voice resonates with a promise: "I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you are lying... All peoples on earth will be blessed through you and your offspring. I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go..."
Adams' composition conveys the emotional drama of Jacob's journey, as the golden light of the staircase symbolizes the connection between the earthly and spiritual realms. The angels' gentle forms and the Lord's benevolent voice embody theTry it!
