Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals."
Revelation 5:5
Jesus
is not only a Lamb but also a mighty Lion. That's the duality of His
nature has God: gentle yet powerful, slain but alive, sacrifice and
priest. In Revelation, we learn Jesus is the One who comes and is able to open
the scroll of God the Father's Plan of future events. Only Jesus has the
authority to reveal what is going to happen. The fact that He is called
the Lion of Judah refers back to Israel's (Judah's father) blessing in
Genesis 49:9 which alluded to the Messiah being from the Tribe of
Judah. Jesus has human, earthly, tangible, traceable ancestors. Jesus
is fully man, yet also fully God.
He
is also called the Lion because they are fierce animals. Jesus has
fierce love for us. He is powerful and mighty, yet He cares for and
protects His own, like a lion would a pride. How does this make you
appreciate His love for you?
Since Jesus has triumphed, that means if we believe in Him and put our whole
trust in Him, then we have already won! Will you give everything over
to Him and praise Him for His triumphant entrance into the Throne Room
of God to open the Scroll (Revelation 5)?
In His Love,
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