Wisdom
(Ref 5/20)

Oil painting done on stretched canvas
sides are painted, ready to hang.
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Size of canvas : 100 x 90cm

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This is one of four paintings deplicting the warrior with one of the four faces of the Living Creatures in Ezek. 1:12–20 and Revelation 4:6–8.

Wisdom
The eagle is symbolic of the Holy Spirit and of Yeshua Himself. With its unmatched vision, the eagle can look directly into the sun and see from heights far beyond human ability. In the same way, we are called not to rely on natural sight but to trust the Spirit, who sees into the unseen realms and directs us according to God’s will. The Spirit grants wisdom for battle, teaching us how to war strategically and overcome the enemy. He gives revelation from a higher perspective, lifting us above earthly limitation. “A warrior filled with wisdom ascends into the high place and releases regional breakthrough, bringing down the strongholds of the mighty.” (Proverbs 21:22, TPT)
“Wisdom can make anyone into a mighty warrior, and revelation-knowledge increases strength.” (Proverbs 24:5, TPT)

Like the eagle carrying its young upon its wings, so the Lord carries His people. “You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself.” (Exodus 19:4)

The eagle also symbolizes sovereignty and supremacy, representing Christ in His deity. In the Gospel of John, Yeshua is revealed as the Son of God, whose life and ministry testify of heaven itself. The eagle’s speed, wisdom, and sharp sight mirror the spiritual clarity of Christ—His ability to see the full picture, penetrate the mysteries of heaven, and rise above all that is earthly. Its outstretched wings reflect readiness and swift obedience to the Master’s command, while its bowed wings reveal deep reverence before the King of Kings. “But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” (Isaiah 40:28–31)

Just as the eagle uses the storm winds to soar higher, so the Spirit empowers us to rise above trials, transforming adversity into the very force that lifts us closer to God.

The Four Living Creatures

In Ezekiel’s vision (Ezek. 1:12–20) and John’s Revelation (Rev. 4:6–8), we meet the four living creatures—a special order of exalted angelic beings, cherubim who surround the throne of God. They never rest, guarding His holiness and worshiping without ceasing.

They bear four faces: that of a man, an ox, a lion, and an eagle. These represent the fullness of God’s creation—humanity, domesticated animals, wild beasts, and birds. They also reflect the redeemed qualities of God’s people: intelligence and love, servanthood and sacrifice, majesty and courage, sovereignty and heavenly vision. Their fourfold appearance points outward to the whole world. Facing in every direction, they symbolize the global call to extend the truth of God’s Kingdom. Their wings express both swiftness in obedience and humility before the King of Kings.

The Lion
The lion is the king of beasts—a picture of majesty, courage, and victory. In Revelation, the first living creature was like a lion, and Christ is revealed in the Gospel of Matthew as the King of Kings, the Lion of the tribe of Judah.

Yeshua has conquered death and broken the seals. He is no longer the sacrificial Lamb, but the triumphant Victor. As His people, we are called to overcome as He overcame: “To the one who overcomes, I will grant to eat of the tree of life.” (Rev. 2:7)

Lions also live in tribes, showing the close family ties that reflect our place in the household of God.
From the east, Judah’s banner was the lion—symbolizing authority.
“The LORD will roar from Zion and utter His voice from Jerusalem, and the heavens and the earth will shake; but the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the children of Israel.” (Joel 3:16)

The Ox
The second living creature was like an ox or calf. Strongest of the domesticated animals, the ox was often used for sacrifice. Here Christ is revealed as the Servant-Sacrifice for our sins, as portrayed in the Gospel of Mark.

Through Him, the yoke of slavery to sin has been broken. We now take on His yoke, which is easy and light, and are free to serve by the Spirit’s anointing. The ox, a bearer of heavy burdens, points us to Jesus who carried the weight of the world’s sin on our behalf.

The tribe of Ephraim carried the ox as its emblem.

Paul draws on this symbol when he writes: “You shall not muzzle an ox while it treads out the grain. Is it for oxen that God is concerned?” (1 Cor. 9:9)

The Man
The third living creature had the face of a man. This points to the humanity of Christ, who is revealed in the Gospel of Luke as the Perfect Man.

Philippians 2 tells us He left His glory with the Father and took on human form so that He could die for our sins. As a man, He is able to sympathize with our weaknesses, having been tempted in every way, yet without sin.
His humanity allows us to boldly approach the throne of grace, knowing He understands. The man’s face also symbolizes intelligence and love. “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13)

The tribe of Reuben bore the emblem of the man, stationed on the south side of the camp.

The Eagle
In the Gospel of John, Jesus is revealed as the Son of God, eternal and heavenly.

The tribe of Dan bore the eagle as its banner, placed on the north side of the camp.

Conclusion:
Thus the four living creatures encompass the totality of creation and God’s purposes in the earth—His people redeemed, His Kingdom established, and His glory revealed in every direction.
 In the lion, ox, man, and eagle we see a portrait of Christ Himself—King, Servant, Man, and God. And in them, we also see the call upon God’s people: to live in His authority, to serve in His strength, to love in His humanity, and to soar in His Spirit.