Michael Kesinger is a prolific prophetic artist. His paintings are revelatory and insightful, expressing the heart of the Father and Holy Spirit. Michael and his wife Nancy are ordained ministers and elders of The Covenant Center and it is a delight to introduce him to you. This painting and his interpretation is a call to examine ourselves, stir up the gifts within and step out.. Enjoy! Becky
Harps Hanging On The Willow Tree
Michael Kesinger
The painting represents two different dimensions (the natural and the spiritual), and is a “faith without works is dead” message.
Psalm 137 - “By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down and wept…. Because they were in captivity, sad and discouraged, they hung their harps upon the willows. With that act, they also hung their voices on the trees. Their national destiny was sleeping.”
Many of us have hung up our pens, voices, paintbrushes, dancing shoes, etc. and our mandates. We have hung up the books, the songs, paintings and the dance - that the Holy Spirit has been nudging us to release. Others have hung up their encouraging words, counseling, intercession, helps and other good works. These are our gifts, callings, anointings and expressions. Our scrolls have become dormant. Our swords are sheathed. In decades past, the Ekklesia has hung up political protest, and seen other voices rise to lead our nation away from Biblical Truth. The Ekklesia has also taken its harps out of the other six mountains of influence. If you are not registered to vote or don’t vote, your harp is hanging on the tree.
It is like our words have fallen to the ground, and are ineffective. They have hung on the trees so long that they have rotted. Hope deferred…. But there is hope in that the harps were hung on the trees, rather than destroyed… exile would not last forever.
Harps Hanging on the Willow Tree by Michael Kesinger
In 2nd Kings 6:16-17 - Elisha answered: “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, and said, “Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw. And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.
In the 5th chapter of 2nd Samuel - “there was a sound in the top of the mulberry trees. “ David was instructed to listen for the sound.
Why do the Willows weep? They are waiting for the sons and daughters of God to manifest. Once the bowl is filled with the tears and prayers of the saints, the incense begins to rise to the throne room.
We must take our gifts, callings, anointings, and inactivity off the trees that we hung them on. We must reclaim our scrolls, and get back on the path of our destiny's. Unsheathe your swords.
Revival begins when we take our harps off the trees. Reformation begins when we hear and come into agreement with the new sound.
Attune your sight and ears to the top of the trees where the host of heaven are gathering. More are with us than against us. Hear the sound from the shofar, and release the words that the Spirit is giving now. It is the decade of the decree.
The Hebrew year 5780 is the beginning of the decade of the 80’s. The Hebrew letter PEY equals 80, and represents the mouth. It is a time to speak and decree. Give words to your intercession.
Michael Kesinger
Michael Kesinger has been creating prophetic art in Winter Haven/Lakeland Florida area for over 30 years. Michael’s art has been shown at churches, conferences and outdoor venues. Even with as little exposure as he has had up to this time, there are a number of pieces of his work hanging in homes and churches. Not having been professionally trained in any technique or artistic bent, he is self-taught, and his artwork is prophetic – coming directly from the Lord’s heart and mind, to his. Each piece of art has a prophetic interpretation - which Michael receives from the Lord – usually immediately, and sometimes in phases. He mostly works with pen inks. If you'd like to order a print of one of his work view his online store: www.openheavenart.com.
Born in Sandusky, Ohio, Michael recently retired as Bureau Chief with the Florida Dept. of Agriculture. He and his wife, Nancy love spending time with their two children, their spouses and grandchildren, and with other family. They also enjoy going to the mountains and exploring new places.
Michael and Nancy function in the prophetic gifts with the leading of the Lord, and are available to minister by invitation.
Website: www.openheavenart.com
Contact: info@thecovenantcenter.com