In the Bible, the Hebrew word often translated as “juniper” is rotem, which represents a small desert tree or shrub, just tall enough to offer shade for one person. This tree represents a space to pause, find shelter, and nourishment before continuing an exhaustive journey ahead.
In 1 Kings 19, the prophet Elijah flees for his life from Queen Jezebel after a great spiritual victory against the prophets of Baal. He came to Beersheba and fell into deep depression, fear, and discouragement in the wilderness. Exhausted and afraid, he sits under a juniper tree, also mentioned in the Bible as a “broom tree.” He prays for his own death before falling asleep. While he rests, an angel visits him twice, bringing food and water to sustain him. This simple but meaningful provision gives Elijah the strength he needs to continue a 40-day journey to Mount Horeb.
When I created this wire tree sculpture, I thought about Elijah. Physically drained, emotionally and spiritually worn down under this tree. He experienced deep isolation and despair, yet it was also here where God met him with gentleness and provision. This piece reflects that tension between weakness and renewal. It is a reminder that in the moments we feel most abandoned and isolated, we can come to understand that we are not alone. God sees us and responds to our needs not with immediate answers or dramatic change, but with rest and care.
Dimensions:
Width: 7”
Length: 12.5”
Height: 15.5”
Weight: 12.8 lbs
In the Bible, the Hebrew word often translated as “juniper” is rotem, which represents a small desert tree or shrub, just tall enough to offer shade for one person. This tree represents a space to pause, find shelter, and nourishment before continuing an exhaustive journey ahead.
In 1 Kings 19, the prophet Elijah flees for his life from Queen Jezebel after a great spiritual victory against the prophets of Baal. He came to Beersheba and fell into deep depression, fear, and discouragement in the wilderness. Exhausted and afraid, he sits under a juniper tree, also mentioned in the Bible as a “broom tree.” He prays for his own death before falling asleep. While he rests, an angel visits him twice, bringing food and water to sustain him. This simple but meaningful provision gives Elijah the strength he needs to continue a 40-day journey to Mount Horeb.
When I created this wire tree sculpture, I thought about Elijah. Physically drained, emotionally and spiritually worn down under this tree. He experienced deep isolation and despair, yet it was also here where God met him with gentleness and provision. This piece reflects that tension between weakness and renewal. It is a reminder that in the moments we feel most abandoned and isolated, we can come to understand that we are not alone. God sees us and responds to our needs not with immediate answers or dramatic change, but with rest and care.
Dimensions:
Width: 7”
Length: 12.5”
Height: 15.5”
Weight: 12.8 lbs