Trust Print (Mary and Joseph) by Hannah Garrity
Trust Print (Mary and Joseph) by Hannah Garrity
Trust
By Hannah Garrity
Inspired by Matthew 1:18-25
Museum-quality poster made on thick, durable, matte paper. Unframed artwork will arrive rolled up in a protective tube.
Framing option available.
Print Details:
Museum-quality posters made on thick, durable, matte paper.
Paper is archival and acid-free.
Unframed prints arrive rolled up in a protective tube.
Frame Details:
Alder, Semi-hardwood frame
Black in color
.75” thick
Acrylite front protector
Lightweight
Hanging hardware included
Made in the USA
From the Artist:
I imagine Joseph scoffing at Mary’s explanation. “Trust me.” “How can I?” I hear a tense conversation filled with tears and devastation. I sense fear of societal judgement. What will people say?
Joseph is skeptical. He knows he cannot be the father of the baby. He decides to break his engagement with Mary.
He must feel so betrayed by her. So, how is it that he can believe the angel in the dream?
Suddenly, he welcomes the opportunity to parent Jesus anyway. He follows through on his commitment to Mary anyway.
Trust in Mary, trust in God; Joseph could only have managed his role in this story with trust. His faith relies heavily on trust. Deep down, we know who we can trust. Subconsciously, we all know right from wrong.
In this image, Joseph has just placed the wedding ring on Mary’s hand. They have just said their vows, committing their lives to each other. Here, Joseph seals his trust in Mary’s word, his trust in the word of God, with action.
Whom do I need to let God lead me to trust? Where in my life is my justified skepticism keeping me from God’s call? How am I letting my concern for the opinions of society impede my willingness to act on God’s word?
—Hannah Garrity