Because of Thy Faith Thou Hast Seen (The Brother of Jared) by Casey Childs

October — Because of Thy Faith Thou Hast Seen (The Brother of Jared)
Scripture: Ether 3; Mosiah 8:18

This painting departs from the Nephite narrative to focus on the solitary, transcendent faith of the brother of Jared, one of the earliest prophets in the Book of Mormon. In a moment of holy encounter, he is shown fallen back, his body recoiling in awe, one hand lifted above his head as if to shield his eyes from an overwhelming brilliance. Before him, the hand of God extends from a cloud of light—powerful, yet tender—reaching out to touch the stones the prophet has brought in faith.

At the point of contact, the stones begin to glow, illuminated not by earthly means but by divine power. This is not merely a depiction of a miracle—it is a meditation on the nature of faith: raw, humble, and unflinching. The brother of Jared’s posture conveys both reverence and astonishment, reminding viewers that true communion with God can be as humbling as it is exalting.

Here, light is more than a visual element—it becomes a living presence, signifying revelation, trust, and the closeness of God. In the quiet of this painting, where no other figures distract and no landscape dominates, the scene becomes deeply personal. It invites the viewer into the brother of Jared’s sacred moment, a reminder that even in solitude, the faithful are never alone.

Oil on canvas

30 x 40 in.