And at Midnight There was a Cry Large Wall Art

When I read Matthew 25:6, “And at midnight there was a cry made," I was scared. A flash of fear overcame me when I first started pondering this verse for this painting. Over and over, others taught me that no one could steal my light, charity, hope—positive virtues which help us prepare to meet the bridegroom.

I envisioned, from the viewers right to left, five virgins who were unprepared; they had not developed the positive virtues represented by the light. As a result, they are stunned, complacent, desperate, wishing to steal, and incredibly sad. They wish so desperately to possess the light evoked by those in the background.

The ones in the background are prepared and ready—calm with nothing to fear. Represented by the virtues from the viewers left to right, we see consistent, protective, loyal, charitable, and leading individuals. Dominant traits that those loyal to God personify. I hope this scene can remind us all to stay on the steady path, to remain prepared…so we dont cry at midnight.

Paul Romeri-Grass brings Christians together through interfaith Christian art events, community and private classes, and paintings on the Life of Christ. Paul believes that art and education can heal wounds. In line with his passion of illustrating the Savior, Paul has created a small interfaith Christian art school, The Religious Academy, where his students have the opportunity to express their love of Christ through their art. As such, a portion of the sales of his prints and originals fund classes for individuals in poverty and crisis, using art as a tool to heal. Paul hosts workshops and art shows around the world where the community can enjoy his and his students' drawings and paintings.

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