“Furthermore, we
have seen with our own eyes and now testify that the Father sent His
Son to be the savior of the world. We know how much God loves us and
how we have put our trust in Him.” 1 John 4:14
In the entirety of
the scriptures, one of my definite top three names for God is the
Lion.
If you know
anything about me, you know that I am fairly competitive, and dare I
say...aggressive. And, if I were an animal, I'm pretty sure that I
would want to be a lion. There is something so strong, fierce, and
regal about the lion.
There is something
about this animal that makes it seem...respectable, royal, and fit to
reign in the animal kingdom.
Much like that
feeling I have for the Lion the animal, I have similar feelings about
the Lion of Judah, or God.
When I think about
Jesus, I think about respectability, royalty, strength, and
power...all similar to the attributes of a lion. I don't think of
Jesus as a shy person because scripture clearly shows that along with
being respectable and strong, He was also intelligent, and very aware
of his surroundings.
The sign of Jesus'
power can clearly be seen in the strength and bravery of a lion, and
also, I see the victory in light of this symbol as well. Like the
passage in Revelation notes, we are called to stop weeping because
the Lion, or Jesus, has overcome.
He is powerful
enough to overcome your issues, and pain, and worries, and anxiety,
because He has already overcome the world.
Immerse yourself
in this victory, and praise the Lion of Judah who has overcome the
world to set us free.
In Christ,
Lilia
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