Hands Raised Before the World

A worshiper stands waist-deep in open water with both hands lifted toward the heavens, silhouetted against a dramatic horizon. A vast view of the earth fills the scene, placing human prayer and praise before the grandeur of creation. The composition speaks of the Lord as Maker of heaven, sea, and dry land, and of humanity’s response in reverence, intercession, and surrender.

The raised hands evoke biblical worship and prayer, while the globe points to God’s sovereign ownership of every nation and people. This artwork is well suited for themes of creation, missions, global prayer, stewardship, worship gatherings, and sermons on the majesty of God over the whole earth. by John Baker